Africa-Press – Tanzania. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the ten finalists for the 2025 African Player of the Year award, setting the stage for one of the most competitive editions in recent memory.
This year’s shortlist celebrates both the icons who continue to define African excellence and the rising stars shaping the continent’s footballing future. The nominees are: Frank Anguissa (Cameroon – Napoli), Fiston Mayele (DR Congo – Pyramids FC), Mohamed Salah (Egypt – Liverpool), Denis Bouanga (Gabon – Los Angeles FC), Serhou Guirassy (Guinea – Borussia Dortmund), Achraf Hakimi (Morocco – Paris Saint-Germain), Oussama Lamlouhi (Tunisia – Étoile du Sahel), Victor Osimhen (Nigeria – Galatasaray), Iliman Ndiaye (Senegal – Everton), and Pape Matar Sarr (Senegal – Tottenham Hotspur).
Each player arrives with a compelling story. Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi remain the continent’s most consistent performers in Europe’s elite leagues. Victor Osimhen’s resurgence in Turkey has reignited his reputation as one of Africa’s deadliest strikers. Meanwhile, Fiston Mayele’s brilliance with Pyramids FC has strengthened the argument for home-based African stars to be recognized on the global stage.
Serhou Guirassy’s goal-scoring exploits with Borussia Dortmund have made him a major contender, while Senegal’s young duo — Pape Matar Sarr and Iliman Ndiaye — embody a fresh wave of talent eager to take the mantle from the established greats.
As the voting process unfolds, the debate intensifies: Will Salah’s enduring excellence secure him the crown, or will a new name rise to claim Africa’s most prestigious individual prize? The answer will soon be revealed when CAF crowns the continent’s finest later this year.
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