Achraf Hakimi has been crowned the CAF Best Player of the Year, while Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie made history as Africa celebrated its finest football talents and national teams for their outstanding performances over the past season.
The CAF Awards, held in Rabat, Morocco, witnessed a memorable night for African football. One of the biggest highlights was Nnadozie’s remarkable achievement. The Nigerian goalkeeper became the first African female goalkeeper to win the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award three consecutive times, solidifying her status as one of the continent’s most consistent and commanding shot-stoppers.
For many Nigerian football fans, the year had been filled with disappointment, especially with the men’s national team failing to qualify for next year’s World Cup. However, the Super Falcons once again brought pride to the nation. Their strong performances ensured that Nigeria did not leave the ceremony empty-handed, reminding the continent of the enduring strength and resilience of women’s football in the country.
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Below is the full list of individuals who received CAF awards:
Player of the Year (Men): Achraf Hakimi
Player of the Year (Women): Ghizlane Chebbak
Goalkeeper of the Year (Men): Yassine Bounou
Goalkeeper of the Year (Women): Chiamaka Nnadozie
Youth Player of the Year (Men): Othmane Maamma
Women’s Youth Player of the Year: Doha El Madani
Interclub Player of the Year: Ibrahim Mayele
Women’s Interclub Player of the Year: Shamirah Nabbadda
Coach of the Year (Men): Bubista
Club of the Year (Men): Pyramids FC
Team of the Year (Men): Morocco National Under-20 Football Team
Team of the Year (Women): Nigeria Women’s National Football Team
Goal of the Year: Clement Mizize
Referee of the Year (Men): Omar Abdulkadir Artan
CAF Assistant Referee of the Year (Men): Liban Abdulrazack
Referee of the Year (Women): Liban Abdulrazack
Women’s Referee of the Year: Shamirah Nabbadda
CAF Women’s Assistant Referee of the Year: Tabara Moodji
