The Nigerian forward, Victor Osimhen, was named among the 10-player nominees for the 2025 Confederation of African Football Player of the Year.
From incredible stats across all competitions in 2024/2025 season to leading Galatasaray to the next Champions League qualification, Osimhen positioned himself as a force to reckon with in front goal-post, earning him another accolade at the continental level.
Among the nominees are some of Africa’s household names: Mohamed Salah (Egypt/Liverpool); Achraf Hakimi (Morocco/Paris Saint-Germain) and Serhou Guirassy (Guinea / Borussia Dortmund) whose exceptional club and international form have earned them recognition.
Below are the ten nominees for the Men’s Player of the Year Award:
- Andre Frank Zambo-Anguissa (Cameroon / Napoli)
- Fiston Mayele (DR Congo / Pyramids)
- Mohamed Salah (Egypt / Liverpool)
- Denis Bouanga (Gabon / Los Angeles FC)
- Serhou Guirassy (Guinea / Borussia Dortmund)
- Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / PSG)
- Oussama Lamlioui (Morocco / RS Berkane)
- Victor Osimhen (Nigeria / Galatasaray)
- Iliman Ndiaye (Senegal / Everton)
Pape Matar Sarr (Senegal / Tottenham Hotspur)
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