The touchline maestros who masterminded Africa’s finest football stories are up for glory! From Walid Regragui’s tactical brilliance with Morocco  to Bubista’s inspiring Cape Verde  fairytale, the 2025 CAF Coach of the Year nominees represent strategy, resilience, and passion at its peak.

Each name on the list carries a unique legacy — whether it’s Egypt’s Hossam Hassan  reigniting Pharaohs’ fire, Pape Thiaw  leading Senegal with pride, or Krunoslav Jurić  scripting history with African giants. The competition is fierce, the achievements remarkable — but only one can wear the crown.

Nominees:
Bubista
Hossam Hassan
Krunoslav Jurić
Sami Trabelsi
Romuald Rakotondrabe
Moïne Chaâbani
Tarik Sektioui
Mohamed Ouahbi
Walid Regragui
Pape Thiaw

Who deserves to be called Africa’s Mastermind of the Year?