The stage is set for one of African football’s most prestigious honours — the CAF Player of the Year (Men). From Cairo to Casablanca, Lagos to Dakar, fans are buzzing with anticipation as ten of the continent’s brightest stars prepare to contest for football’s grandest individual prize.

Each nominee has lit up the football world in 2025 — from Victor Osimhen’s relentless goalscoring firepower, Mohamed Salah’s enduring brilliance, and Achraf Hakimi’s commanding presence, to the sensational rise of Fiston Mayele and Oussama Lamloui.

This year’s list celebrates not only talent but resilience, leadership, and the spirit of African excellence. As the countdown to the CAF Awards begins, one question echoes across the continent:
Who will be crowned Africa’s King of Football in 2025? ⚽

Nominees:
Fiston Mayele
Denis Bouanga
Mohamed Salah
Achraf Hakimi
Oussama Lamloui
Serhou Guirassy
Victor Osimhen
Iliman Ndiaye
Pape Matar Sarr
Frank Anguissa