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CAF Awards 2025: Salah, Hakimi, Osimhen Nominated!

10/23/2025

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The Confederation of African Football announced the nominees for the 2025 CAF Awards, covering achievements from January 6 to October 15, 2025.
The Men's Player of the Year nominees are Mohamed Salah, Achraf Hakimi, and Victor Osimhen.
National Team of the Year contenders include Algeria, Cape Verde, Ghana, and Morocco U20.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place later in 2025 in Marrakech, Morocco.

History

Historical Context

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), established in 1957, has significantly elevated African football's profile. Algeria's victory in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations exemplifies this growth. The 2025 CAF Awards nominees, including stars like Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi, reflect the increasing global visibility of African talent, potentially leading to greater investment and development in the sport across the continent.

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Story summary

The Confederation of African Football announced the nominees for the 2025 CAF Awards, covering achievements from January 6 to October 15, 2025.
The Men's Player of the Year nominees are Mohamed Salah, Achraf Hakimi, and Victor Osimhen.
National Team of the Year contenders include Algeria, Cape Verde, Ghana, and Morocco U20.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place later in 2025 in Marrakech, Morocco.

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