2025 CAF Awards

2025 CAF Awards: Osimhen in contention as Player of the Year nominees unveiled

2025 CAF Awards: Osimhen in contention as Player of the Year nominees unveiled

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has been shortlisted for the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award after another outstanding season for both club and country, Afrosport reports. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday announced the nominees in the male category for the 2025 CAF Awards, set to take place in Marrakech, Morocco, for the third year in a row. Osimhen’s nomination comes after...

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2025 CAF Awards: Nwabali up for Goalkeeper of the Year honours

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been nominated for the CAF Goalkeeper of the Year award after a standout year for both Nigeria and Chippa United, Afrosport reports. Since breaking out at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the 29-year-old has become one of Africa’s most reliable goalkeepers. He played a crucial role in the Unity Cup triumph in London and was solid in the 2026...

2025 CAF Awards: Ajibade, Okoronkwo headline nominees for Women’s Player of the Year

2025 CAF Awards: Ajibade, Okoronkwo headline nominees for Women’s Player of the Year

Super Falcons stars Rasheedat Ajibade and Esther Okoronkwo have been shortlisted for the 2025 CAF Women’s Player of the Year award, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian duo feature among the 10 nominees announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Friday. Ajibade was named Player of the Tournament as Nigeria claimed a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in July. The Paris Saint-Germain...

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2025 CAF Awards: Nnadozie, Madugu and Super Falcons up for honours in women’s category

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and head coach Justine Madugu were on Friday unveiled as nominees for the 2025 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards, Afrosport reports. Nnadozie is up for the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award and is tipped as the favourite to claim the accolade. The 24-year-old has won the last two editions and was recently ranked fourth in the maiden Women’s Yachine...