Yassine Bounou

AFCON 2025: Senegal star Mane wins player of the tournament

AFCON 2025: Senegal star Mane wins player of the tournament

Senegal's Sadio Mane was named Player of the Tournament at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations awards ceremony following the Teranga Lions' dramatic victory,  Afrosport reports. Mane, a pivotal figure in Senegal’s squad, showcased exceptional leadership and influence throughout the competition, contributing significantly as his team secured the trophy. His presence ensured the final against Morocco continued amidst controversy, solidifying his recognition as the tournament's standout...

2024 CAF Awards: Nnadozie named Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year for second straight time 

2025 Ballon d’Or: Nnadozie, Bounou up for best goalkeeper awards

Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie is up for Women’s Yachine Trophy as organisers of the 2025 Ballon d’Or unveiled the nominees on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The award is given to the best female goalkeeper in the world and will be presented at the 2025 Ballon d’Or, scheduled for Monday, 22 September, at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France. Nnadozie, the reigning African Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year, has...

Osimhen overtakes Ighalo & Musa becomes Nigeria’s sixth top scorer

CAF Awards 2023: Osimhen headlines final 10-man shortlist for Player of the Year

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has been selected in the final ten-man shortlist in the men’s category for the Player of the Year award at the upcoming CAF awards, the African football body announced on Friday. CAF on Wednesday, November 1, initially released a 30-man list of players selected to win the biggest individual accolade on the continent with the aim of dethroning Senegalese forward Sadio Mane,...