US EditionHakimi, Salah and Osimhen Named Finalists in Africa's Top Football Award
The 2025 African Football Awards finalists include top players from Nigeria, Egypt, and Morocco, chosen by CAF's expert panel based on performances up to October 15.
- CAF announced on Nov 16 that it had named Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen as men's finalists, with Rasheedat Ajibade leading the women's shortlist.
- CAF's selection panel consisted of technical and development committee members, coaches, former stars and selected media representatives, with an October 15 deadline excluding late-season achievements.
- Hakimi's club season featured a Champions League win with Paris Saint-Germain plus a French league and cup double, Salah recorded 29 goals and 18 assists for Liverpool, and Osimhen fired Galatasaray to a league and cup double with 26 goals.
- The Rabat event on Wednesday, November 19 will stage the 2025 CAF Awards ceremony, honouring categories like Interclub Player of the Year with nominees Fiston Mayele, Mohamed Chibi, and Oussama Lamliouli.
- That deadline excluded recent feats such as a Champions League hat-trick and two goals in a 2026 World Cup play-off, while Hakimi is currently injured and expected to lead Morocco from December 21.
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The 3 finalists for the African Golden Balloon are known. Hakimi, Salah and Osimhen are the last players in the race. Rendezvous on 19 November for the ceremony.
Hakimi, Salah and Osimhen named finalists in Africa's top football award
Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen will contest Africa’s top individual football award after being named the three finalists for the CAF Player of the Year prize, the Confederation of African Football said on Sunday.Hakimi, the Moroccan captain, crowned a historic season by winning the Champion
Race for Africa's Top Football Award Heats Up | Sports-Games
Race for Africa's Top Football Award Heats Up The competition for Africa's premier football accolade intensifies as Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah, and Victor Osimhen emerge as the finalists for the CAF Player of the Year award, according to the Confederation of African Football's announcement.Moroccan captain Hakimi capped a remarkable season with Paris Saint-Germain by clinching the Champions League, among other titles. Mohamed Salah of Egypt pl…
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