Historic Triumph of Morocco in Rabat
Morocco Shines at the CAF Awards 2025 with a Bounty of Major Honors
The CAF Awards 2025 ceremony, held on Wednesday evening in Rabat, celebrated an exceptional year for Moroccan football. Several players and national teams were recognized, solidifying Morocco’s position among the great footballing nations of Africa.
Othmane Maamma Named Best Young African Player
Moroccan forward Othmane Maamma from Watford has won the award for Best Young African Player of the Year. This accolade adds to his title as the best player of the U20 World Cup held last October in Chile, which was triumphantly won by the Moroccan U20 team, the Lionceaux de l’Atlas.
Doha Madani Voted Best Young African Female Player
AS FAR’s Doha Madani has been named Best Young African Female Player. At just 20 years old, she is regarded as one of the brightest prospects in Moroccan and African women’s football.
Clement Mzize Wins Goal of the Year Award
Tanzanian player Clement Mzize from TP Mazembe has clinched the trophy for Goal of the Year 2025. Moroccan players Oussama Lamlioui and Ghizlane Chebbak, captain of the Lionnes de l’Atlas, were also among the finalists.
U20 Lionceaux Named Best Men’s Team of the Year
Champions of the U20 World Cup in Chile, the Lionceaux de l’Atlas have been declared the African Men’s Team of the Year. Morocco clinched the world title on October 19 in Santiago, delivering a commanding 2-0 victory against Argentina.
This historic performance marks a significant milestone in the rise of national football.
Yassine Bounou Named Best African Goalkeeper of the Year
Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou from Al-Hilal has been crowned Best African Goalkeeper of 2025. With an outstanding season under his belt with the Lions of the Atlas, Bounou also featured in the Best XI of the Club World Cup held in the United States.
Achraf Hakimi Crowned Best African Player of 2025
The evening concluded with Achraf Hakimi being named Best African Player of the Year. The PSG defender, who is a European champion and a linchpin of the Moroccan national team, has won this prestigious award for the first time at the age of 27.
Hakimi surpasses Egyptian Mohamed Salah, a two-time winner, and Nigerian Victor Osimhen, the 2023 winner. Ranked 6th in the Ballon d’Or and previously honored with the Marc-Vivien Foé prize, Hakimi continues to affirm his status as a global reference in his position.
