CAF Awards potential nominees (1).webp
Victor Osimhen’s incredible season with Galatasaray has earned him a spot among the top contenders for the 2025 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. But with tough competition from Salah, Hakimi, and Guirassy, the race is tighter than ever.
  • Victor Osimhen: 37 goals, Turkish double, Golden Boot winner.
  • Achraf Hakimi: Key to PSG’s quadruple, 23 goal contributions, UCL final goal.
  • Mohamed Salah: Premier League champ, 34 goals, 23 assists, Player of the Season.
  • Serhou Guirassy: 13 UCL goals, hat-trick vs. Barcelona, underrated but vital.
While Osimhen’s numbers dazzle, the Turkish league's lower profile may work against him. Hakimi’s historic season as a right-back at PSG could tip the scales in his favour. Salah’s consistency is unmatched, but knockout-stage flops could cost him. Guirassy might be the underdog voters fall in love with, especially after his Champions League heroics.
With voting likely to factor in popularity, narrative, and continental success, Hakimi appears to have a slight edge. But as always, African football’s top individual prize is anyone’s to win.