The 2025 edition of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards was held in Rabat, Morocco, on Monday night, with the host nation emerging as the biggest winners across both the men’s and women’s categories. The ceremony celebrated the continent’s top talents, though it confirmed a night of missed opportunities for Nigeria’s star forward, Victor Osimhen.
Moroccan dominance was sealed with their two top awards: Achraf Hakimi was crowned the Men’s Player of the Year, and Ghizlane Chebbak secured the Women’s Player of the Year title.
Nigeria’s notable victories and Chiamaka Nnadozie’s historic run
Despite the overall Moroccan sweep, Nigeria still registered crucial victories, showcasing the strength of the nation’s women’s football program.
The Super Falcons secured the coveted Women’s National Team of the Year award, a testament to their sustained performance and continental standing. This recognition highlights the team’s resilience and quality in a highly competitive field.
Furthermore, Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie secured a significant individual achievement. She was named the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year, marking her third consecutive time winning the award. Nnadozie’s consistent excellence between the posts makes her one of the continent’s most decorated players in her position, underscoring her vital role in the national team’s success.
The Nigerian delegation, however, saw one of its biggest stars, Victor Osimhen, miss out on the top prize, with the Men’s Player of the Year award going to Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi.
Full list of winners from the 2025 CAF Awards
The ceremony distributed honors across club, national, and individual categories, confirming Morocco’s successful year in football administration and talent development.
| Category | Winner | Note |
| Men’s Player of the Year | Achraf Hakimi (Morocco) | Top individual male honor. |
| Women’s Player of the Year | Ghizlane Chebbak (Morocco) | Top individual female honor. |
| Men’s Young Player of the Year | Othmane Maamma (Morocco) | |
| Women’s Young Player of the Year | Doha El Madani (Morocco) | |
| Coach of the Year | Pedro Bubista | |
| Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year | Yassine Bounou (Morocco) | |
| Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year | Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria) | Third consecutive win. |
| Men’s Interclub Player of the Year | Fiston Mayele | |
| Club of the Year | Pyramids FC (Egypt) | |
| National Team of the Year | Morocco U-20 | |
| Women’s National Team of the Year | Nigeria | Recognizes the Super Falcons’ excellence. |
The overwhelming success of Morocco’s players and teams, who secured both senior Player of the Year titles, Men’s Goalkeeper, and both Young Player categories, confirms the North African country’s current ascendancy in African football. Nigeria’s wins, while important, were primarily concentrated in the women’s categories, providing a crucial focus point for the nation’s continued dominance in that sphere.
