Osimhen, Salah, Hakimi lead contenders for 2025 CAF African Player of the Year award
Victor Osimhen
Abdullateef Fowewe
The race for the prestigious CAF African Player of the Year 2025 has intensified with top stars Victor Osimhen, Mohamed Salah, and Achraf Hakimi among the nominees, highlighting an exceptional season across the continent.
The full list of nominees includes:
•André-Frank Zambo Anguissa
•Fiston Mayele
•Mohamed Salah
•Denis Bouanga
•Serhou Guirassy
•Achraf Hakimi
•Oussama Lamlioui
•Victor Osimhen
•Iliman Ndiaye
•Pape Matar Sarr
Standout Performances in 2024/2025 Season
Victor Osimhen
•Goals: 37
•Assists: 7
•Matches: 41
•Trophies: 2
Osimhen showcased remarkable scoring prowess, leading the charts with a powerful goal tally and contributing to two title wins.
Mohamed Salah
•Goals: 34
•Assists: 23
•Matches: 52
•Trophies: 1
Salah’s dynamic playmaking and consistent goal-scoring underline his enduring quality, highlighted by his high assist count.
Achraf Hakimi
•Goals: 9
•Assists: 12
•Matches: 48
•Trophies: 4
Hakimi impressed with versatility and impact, playing a key role in his team’s haul of four trophies.
The competition is fierce as these elite athletes vie to be crowned the continent’s best player in 2025, reflecting outstanding individual and team achievements across African football.
