US EditionHakimi, Osimhen, Salah Shortlisted for Top African Award
The Confederation of African Football shortlisted three men and three women for the 2025 awards to honor top African footballers, with selections made by experts and media.
- On Sunday, the Confederation of African Football unveiled 2025 shortlists, naming Achraf Hakimi, Victor Osimhen and Mohamed Salah among men's finalists and confirming Rabat will host Wednesday.
- CAF chose nominees via a panel of technical committee members, coaches, former stars and media, selecting finalists through their annual process for men's and women's awards.
- Salah secured the 2024-25 Premier League Golden Boot with 29 goals, six more than Alexander Isak, while Hakimi helped Paris Saint-Germain win the UEFA Champions League and finish runners-up in the Club World Cup, and Osimhen has been outstanding recently.
- Fitness and form issues threaten to shape perceptions ahead of the awards and Africa Cup of Nations, as Achraf Hakimi, if fit, would captain Morocco from December 21, while Mohamed Salah has been struggling lately.
- The judges' eligibility cutoff was October 15, which ruled out Osimhen's achievements like his Champions League hat-trick and goals in a 2026 World Cup play-off, while Ajibade was voted best player and Chebbak led scoring with five goals this year.
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