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CAF has unveiled the official AFCON 2025 Team of the Tournament, led by champions Senegal. Nigeria also feature strongly, with Osimhen, Lookman and Bassey named in the Best XI.

Senegal’s AFCON 2025 triumph was crowned with individual brilliance as Sadio Mané claimed Player of the Tournament, while Morocco’s Brahim Díaz and Yassine Bounou picked up Golden Boot and Golden Glove honours.#

Sadio Mané scores the winner as Senegal defeat Egypt 1-0 in AFCON 2025 semi-final. Senegal reach the final, aiming for their second continental title.

Antoine Semenyo becomes the first Ghanaian to join Manchester City in a £64m deal, capping a remarkable journey from rejection to Premier League elite.

Nigeria closed out Group C at AFCON 2025 in style, defeating Uganda 3–1 to record three wins from three matches. Paul Onuachu opened the scoring before Raphael Onyedika struck twice to underline the Super Eagles’ dominance and send a strong message to the rest of the tournament.

Chukwueze’s assist sealed Fulham’s victory, Awaziem scored a dramatic equalizer for Nantes, and Aina edged closer to full fitness ahead of AFCON. Here’s a quick recap as club football retuned over the weekend.

Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie has cemented her status as one of Africa’s greatest ever goalkeepers after winning the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award for the third consecutive year.

CAF has confirmed the final nominees for the 2025 CAF Awards, placing Victor Osimhen in a thrilling three-way battle with Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi for Men’s Player of the Year. From record-breaking goal scorers to World Cup-bound teams, here’s a full breakdown of how Africa’s best performers made the shortlist.

CAF Awards 2025 celebrates Africa’s top women’s players, goalkeepers, young stars and national teams. Nigeria, Morocco, South Africa dominates final shortlist

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