caf awards

The Digest: Nigeria’s Rasheedat Ajibade has emerged as the country’s only representative in the final shortlist for the 2025 CAF Women’s Player of the Year, while teammate Esther Okoronkwo surprisingly missed the cut despite her WAFCON final heroics. Ajibade will compete against Moroccan duo...

The Digest: The race for African football's top individual honor has narrowed to a three-way battle between Victor Osimhen, Mohamed Salah, and Achraf Hakimi. According to the Confederation of African Football, the star trio were selected from an initial ten-man shortlist that included several...

The Digest: Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and Flying Eagles captain Daniel Bamayi have been nominated for continental honors. According to CAF, Nwabali is in the running for the 2025 Goalkeeper of the Year award, while Bamayi has been shortlisted for the Young Player of the Year...

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...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football has released the complete nomination list for the 2025 CAF Awards, with Nigerian players, coaches, and clubs featuring prominently across women's football categories. The nominations highlight Nigeria's continued impact on continental football...