by Emmanuel Atanga | Oct 22, 2025 | AFCON, Africa, Soccer
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?
by Emmanuel Atanga | Oct 22, 2025 | AFCON, Africa, Nigeria, Soccer
The future of African football is shining brighter than ever as CAF unveils its nominees for the Young Player of the Year (Men) category at the 2025 Awards. These promising talents have lit up stadiums across the continent and beyond, showcasing flair, maturity, and passion beyond their years.
From Burkina Faso’s Asharaf Tapsoba to Nigeria’s Daniel Bameyi, the list celebrates the new generation ready to take over the mantle from Africa’s seasoned greats. North Africa’s brilliance is well represented by Morocco’s trio — Abdellah Ouazane, Houssam Essadak, and Othmane Maamma, whose performances have captivated fans and scouts alike.
The competition is fierce, with Sierra Leone’s Momoh Kamara and South Africa’s Mbekezile Mbokazi and Tylon Smith also making waves, while Alynho Haidara (Côte d’Ivoire) and Noah Sadiki (DR Congo) continue to impress on both club and international stages.
Who among these young lions will rise above the rest to claim Africa’s most prestigious youth accolade?
by Emmanuel Atanga | Oct 22, 2025 | AFCON, Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Soccer
The stage is set for one of the most anticipated categories at the CAF Awards 2025 — National Team of the Year (Men). Africa’s top footballing nations are in contention after a year filled with thrilling performances, resilience, and passion that lit up the continent.
From the reigning champions Côte d’Ivoire to the ever-dominant Senegal, and from Ghana’s resurgence to Cape Verde’s remarkable rise, the list celebrates teams that defined African football in 2025. Morocco and their U-20 side also make the cut, showcasing the country’s growing football structure, while Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, and South Africa add more star power to the race.
Each nation has its story — and only one will be crowned the continent’s best. ✨
Nominees:
Algeria
Cape Verde
Côte d’Ivoire
Egypt
Ghana
Morocco U-20
Morocco
Senegal
South Africa
Tunisia
Who truly deserves the National Team of the Year crown? ⚽
by Emmanuel Atanga | Oct 22, 2025 | AFCON, Africa, Soccer
From breathtaking goals to game-changing performances, these stars ruled African club football this season — inspiring fans, lifting trophies, and writing their names into the continent’s football folklore.
Fiston Mayele’s ruthless finishing, Oussama Lamloui’s dazzling creativity, and Emam Ashour’s midfield mastery were just a few of the standout stories that defined another thrilling year of CAF interclub action.
Every nominee brought passion, consistency, and brilliance to the pitch — but only one can walk away with Africa’s ultimate club honor.
Who deserves to be crowned the 2025 CAF Interclub Player of the Year? ⭐️
Ismaïl Belkacemi
Blati Touré
Issoufou Dayo
Fiston Mayele
Emam Ashour
Ibrahim Adel
Mohamed Hrimat
Mohamed Chibi
Oussama Lamloui
Shomari Kapombe
by Emmanuel Atanga | Oct 22, 2025 | AFCON, Africa, Nigeria, Soccer
Africa’s finest shot-stoppers are set for an intense showdown at the CAF Awards 2025, each with a story of resilience, brilliance, and leadership between the posts.
From Yassine Bounou’s commanding presence in Morocco’s campaign to Stanley Nwabali’s rise as Nigeria’s reliable last line of defense, the continent has witnessed a golden year for goalkeeping. Andre Onana reminded the world of his world-class reflexes, while Ronwen Williams continued to inspire South Africa with his clutch performances.
It’s not just about the saves — it’s about the moments that defined nations, tournaments, and dreams. So the big question remains…
Who should be crowned Africa’s Goalkeeper of the Year 2025?
Andre Onana
Vozinha
Ahmed El Shenawy
Munir Mohamedi
Yassine Bounou
Stanley Nwabali
Edouard Mendy
Marc Diouf
Ronwen Williams
Aymen Dahmen
