Nigeria recorded mixed fortunes at the 2025 CAF Awards held on Wednesday night in Rabat, Morocco, with Chiamaka Nnadozie emerging as the country’s standout performer while Morocco’s Acraf Hakimi ended Nigeria’s two years dominance of of the CAF men player of the year awards.
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Here are take away from the 2025 Awards in Rabat Morocco.
Chiamaka Wins Third Award in a Row
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie claimed the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award for the third consecutive year, reinforcing her status as one of Africa’s most consistent performers.
Her heroics for both club and country ensured Nigeria once again maintained a strong presence on the CAF Awards podium.
Osimhen, Ajibade Fall Short
The night proved less rewarding for Victor Osimhen and Rasheedat Ajibade, who both fell short in their respective categories.
Ajibade, captain of the Super Falcons, missed out on the Women’s Player of the Year crown, finishing second to Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak, whose leadership and impressive performances for the Atlas Lionesses earned her the continent’s top women’s honour.
Acraf Hakimi Ends Nigeria Two Years Grip of Men Best Footballer Award
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi was voted Men’s Player of the Year, beating former winners Osimhen and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah. Hakimi’s victory ended Nigeria’s two-year hold on the award, previously won by Osimhen in 2023 and Ademola Lookman in 2024.
Morocco Dominant Night
Morocco enjoyed a dominant night on home soil, securing double success in the youth categories. Doha El Madani and Othmane Maamma won the Women’s and Men’s Young Player of the Year awards respectively. Nigeria’s Shakirat Moshood, captain of the Flamingos at the U-17 World Cup, finished as a notable finalist.
Super Falcons Get Recognition For La’Decima
The Super Falcons celebrated another major achievement after being crowned Women’s National Team of the Year for the third consecutive time, following their historic 10th WAFCON title in July. On the men’s side, Morocco’s U-20 team — fresh from their World Cup triumph in Chile — was named Men’s National Team of the Year, with the award presented by former African Footballer of the Year, Victor Ikpeba.
Other Big Honours
Other major honours went to Morocco’s Yassine Bonou, who reclaimed the Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year award, while Pyramids FC sealed Men’s Club of the Year after lifting the CAF Champions League. Their striker, Fiston Mayele, added the Interclub Player of the Year prize to cap a memorable season.
Cape Verde’s historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup earned coach Bubista the Men’s Coach of the Year award. The Women’s Coach of the Year category was not presented due to scheduling conflicts with the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League.
Awilo Longomba, Oualass, Kidjo Add Cultural Class
The glamorous ceremony, hosted by Moroccan comedian Oualass and Grammy-winning singer Angélique Kidjo, also featured electrifying performances from Douaa Lahyaoui, Awilo Longomba, and Fuse ODG, rounding off a night dedicated to celebrating Africa’s finest football talent.
