Football

Chebbak beats Ajibade, Mssoudy to clinch CAF Women’s Player of the Year

Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak won the 2025 CAF Women’s Player of the Year award on Wednesday at the CAF Awards ceremony in Rabat.

Chebbak finished ahead of Nigeria’s Rasheedat Ajibade and Morocco’s Sanna Mssoudy.

The award follows her strong showing at the 2024 WAFCON, where she scored five goals during the tournament to claim the Golden Boot.

Her performances also earned her a place in the Team of the Tournament.

Chebbak’s form throughout the year secured her spot in the FIFA FIFPRO Women’s World 11.

Ajibade, one of the finalists, led the Super Falcons to their 10th WAFCON title and was named Player of the Tournament for her role in Nigeria’s campaign.

Ajibade also made the CAF Team of the Year.

Her year included a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.

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