The Confederation of African Football CAF has officially announced the three-man shortlist for the 2025 African Men's Player of the Year award, naming Moroccan full-back Achraf Hakimi, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, and Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah as the final contenders.
The trio headline the continent's most prestigious football honour after another season filled with outstanding individual and team achievements. Softfootball can confirm that all three players have been key figures for club and country across the past year, each bringing a unique storyline into this year's final vote.
The announcement was made via CAF's official X handle on Sunday, they posted