Nigeria's Victor Osimhen and Rasheedat Ajibade have made the final shortlist for the 2025 CAF Player of the Year awards, alongside goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and Bayelsa Queens striker Shakirat Moshood, who have also received recognition in their respective categories.
The Confederation of African Football published the final list of nominees for the awards on Sunday, ahead of the gala ceremony on Wednesday, November 19, in Rabat, Morocco. This occasion celebrates the continents finest athletes for the timeframe spanning from January 6 to October 15, 2025.
In the mens category, Osimhen, who is currently making strides at Galatasaray, is in contention with Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Paris Saint-Germain's Achraf Hakimi for the CAF African Player of the Year award.