
The Digest:
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the 2025 African Player of the Year award. According to CAF, the Galatasaray forward will compete against rivals like Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Morocco's Achraf Hakimi to reclaim the title he last won in 2023.
Key Points:
- Victor Osimhen has been shortlisted for the 2025 CAF African Player of the Year.
- The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the nominees on social media.
- Key competitors include Mohamed Salah (Egypt/Liverpool) and Achraf Hakimi (Morocco/PSG).
- Other nominees are Serhou Guirassy, Frank Anguissa, and Pape Matar Sarr.
- Osimhen previously won the prestigious award in 2023 with Napoli.
- He relinquished the title to his Super Eagles teammate, Ademola Lookman, in 2024.
- The winner will be announced at a CAF awards ceremony later this year.
Sources: Complete Sports