The 2025 CAF Awards for Men's Player of the Year nominees have been announced, and it's a star-studded list! Among the 10 contenders is the iconic Mohamed Salah, who is no stranger to excellence on the pitch. Salah, the Egyptian national team captain, is up for the top award at the African football awards ceremony, which will be held later this year. His remarkable contributions to Liverpool's success last season, including their 20th English Premier League title and the club's third all-time leading goalscorer, have not gone unnoticed. During the award's consideration period, from January 6 to October 15, 2025, Salah showcased his brilliance, recording an impressive 16 goals and nine assists for Liverpool, as well as four goals and an assist for Egypt. But he's not alone in this prestigious nomination! Achraf Hakimi, a bronze medalist with Morocco at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, is also in the running. Hakimi's exceptional season with Paris Saint-Germain, where they won the UEFA Champions League and the French domestic treble, has earned him a spot on the shortlist. As the only defender on the list, Hakimi's defensive prowess and attacking contributions have been recognized. Another standout nominee is Victor Osimhen, the Nigeria talisman, who dominated in Türkiye with Galatasaray, winning the league title in his debut campaign. These athletes have undoubtedly left their mark on the continent, and the competition for the title of Africa's male player of the year promises to be fierce. Who will take home the coveted award? Stay tuned to find out!
