On the 19th of November, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic hosted the 2025 CAF Awards ceremony, celebrating the continent’s standout players, teams, and coaches across men’s, women’s, and youth competitions, within its Campus in Rabat.
The ceremony was attended by Mr. Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football, along with guests including Mr. Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, and Mr. Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. The event featured recognitions such as the Best African Player award, received by Achraf Hakimi, and the Best Goalkeeper in Africa award, conferred upon Yassine Bounou.
Highlighting women’s football on the continent, Ghizlane Chebbak was honored as Women’s African Footballer of the Year for her exceptional performances with both Morocco and her club. In addition to individual achievements, national teams were also celebrated, with Morocco’s U20 team recognized as Men’s National Team of the Year.
The ceremony celebrated rising stars, top teams, and prominent clubs across the diverse landscape of African football.