CAF announces the final list of the best in Africa

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced, via its X platform, the final shortlist for the 2025 African Player of the Year award, which includes Liverpool's Egyptian star Mohamed Salah among the three finalists for the continent's most prestigious award. Salah's selection comes after an outstanding season with his club, allowing him to continue his pursuit of the award he has previously won. The shortlist also features Morocco's Achraf Hakimi, the Paris Saint-Germain full-back, and Nigeria's Victor Osimhen, the Galatasaray striker.
Here are all the final lists:
Best African Player 2025:
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
, Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain)
, Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray);
Best Player Based in Africa:
Fiston Mayele (Pyramids),
Mohamed El Chibi (Pyramids),
Oussama El Mellouli (RS Berkane);
Best Goalkeeper
: Munir Mohamedi (RS Berkane)
, Yassine Bounou (Al Hilal)
, Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns);
Best Coach in Africa 2025:
Mohamed Wahbi (Morocco)
, Walid Regragui (Morocco),
Bobista (Cape Verde).
Best Young Player Award:
Moroccan Abdellah Ouazzane,
Moroccan Othman Maama,
South African Tillion Smith.
Best National Team:
Moroccan National Team
, Moroccan U-20 National Team
, Cape Verde National Team.
Best Female Player in Africa
: Moroccan Ghizlane Chebake (Al-Hilal),
Nigerian Rasheedat Ajibade (Paris Saint-Germain),
Moroccan Sanaa Messaoudi (FAR Rabat).
Best Club in Africa:
Pyramids FC (Egypt),
RS Berkane (Morocco),
Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa).