Achraf Hakimi Crowned African Footballer of the Year at 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat.

The 2025 CAF Awards delivered a night of celebration, glamour, and African football excellence as Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi was crowned African Footballer of the Year, marking a historic moment for both the player and his nation.

Held at the majestic Mohammed VI Conference Centre in Rabat, the ceremony brought together football icons, legends, administrators, and celebrities from across the continent. The atmosphere was electric as Africa honored its finest talents from the past year.

Achraf Hakimi’s victory came after an extraordinary season for both club and country. The Moroccan full-back shone brightly in European competition and played a pivotal role in Morocco’s continued rise as a continental powerhouse.

His pace, technical brilliance, leadership, and consistency convinced CAF’s voting panel—comprising coaches, journalists, captains, and technical experts—that he was Africa’s standout performer in 2025.

Major Winners – CAF Awards 2025

Here’s a breakdown of the headline categories:

• African Player of the Year (Men): Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / PSG)
• Runner-ups: Mohamed Salah (Egypt / Liverpool), Victor Osimhen (Nigeria / Galatasaray)

African Player of the Year (Women): Ghizlane Chebbak (Morocco)

Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Brighton) – 3rd consecutive win

Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Yassine Bounou (Morocco / Al Hilal)

Interclub Player of the Year: Fiston Mayele (DR Congo / Pyramids FC)

Young African Player of the Year (Men): Othmane Maamma (Morocco / Watford)

Women’s Young Player of the Year: Doha El Madani (Morocco)

Men’s Coach of the Year: Bubista (Cape Verde)

Women’s Coach of the Year: Reynald Pedros (Morocco)

National Team of the Year (Men): Morocco U-20

National Team of the Year (Women): Nigeria

This marks Hakimi’s first-ever African Footballer of the Year award, cementing his status as one of the continent’s greatest modern defenders.

Morocco’s hosting of the event added extra emotion as fans erupted with joy when Hakimi’s name was announced, creating one of the evening’s most memorable moments.