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Hakimi and Chebbak Headline Morocco’s Triumph at the 2025 CAF Awards (Full Lists Of Winners)—-Achraf Hakimi won the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award, while Ghizlane Chebbak clinched the women’s prize in Rabat.

Hakimi, Paris Saint-Germain vice-captain who was a finalist in the 2024 edition, succeded  Ademola Lookman of Nigeria and Atalanta Football of Italy.

The ceremony celebrated Africa’s best players, coaches and teams for 2025.

Hakimi earned the men’s award after winning the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, Ligue 1 and Coupe de France.

He also helped Morocco to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Chebbak topped the WAFCON 2025 scoring charts as Morocco finished runners-up to Nigeria.

She joined Saudi club Al-Hilal ahead of the 2025/2026 season. She is the first Moroccan to win the women’s award.

Yassine Bounou won the Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year award after an outstanding season.

Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie retained the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award.

Cape Verde coach Bubista won the Men’s Coach of the Year award.

The women’s coaching award will be announced after the CAF Women’s Champions League.

DR Congo’s Fiston Mayele won the Men’s Interclub Player of the Year award.

The women’s interclub winner will also be announced after the Champions League.

Othmane Maamma won the Men’s Young Player of the Year award.

Doha El Madani retained the Women’s Young Player of the Year honour.

Morocco’s U-20 team won Men’s National Team of the Year.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons were named Women’s National Team of the Year.

Egypt’s Pyramids won Men’s Club of the Year.

The women’s club award will be announced after the Champions League.

Tanzania’s Clement Mzize won Goal of the Year for a long-range strike for Young Africans.

 

CAF AWARDS 2025 WINNERS

Player of the Year (Men): Achraf Hakimi (Morocco/PSG)

Player of the Year (Women): Ghizlane Chebbak (Morocco/Al-Hilal)

Goalkeeper of the Year (Men): Yassine Bounou (Morocco/Al-Hilal)

Goalkeeper of the Year (Women): Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria/Brighton)

Interclub Player (Men): Fiston Mayele (DR Congo/Pyramids)

Young Player (Men): Othmane Maamma (Morocco/Watford)

Young Player (Women): Doha El Madani (Morocco/AS FAR)

Coach (Men): Bubista (Cape Verde)

National Team (Men): Morocco U-20

National Team (Women): Nigeria

Club of the Year (Men): Pyramids (Egypt)

Referee of the Year (Men): Omar Abdulkadir (Somalia)

Assistant Referee (Men): Liban Abdoulrazack (Djibouti)

Referee of the Year (Women): Shamirah Nabadda (Uganda)

Assistant Referee (Women): Tabara Mbodji (Senegal)

The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the star-studded ceremony was attended by players, coaches and Legends from across the continent and beyond.

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Anfield Showdown Brewing as Enzo Fernandez vs Dominik Szoboszlai Comparison Heats Up

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Enzo Fernandez vs Dominik Szoboszlai Comparison Heats Up

Anfield Showdown Brewing as Enzo Fernandez vs Dominik Szoboszlai Comparison Heats Up—-A fierce online debate has erupted ahead of the Premier League clash between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC, with fans comparing the performances of Enzo Fernández and Dominik Szoboszlai.

The discussion gained traction after a stats graphic shared by Premier League India asked fans to pick between the two midfielders ahead of the highly anticipated encounter at Anfield.

Both players have made 33 Premier League appearances this season, but the numbers reveal contrasting strengths in their games.

Szoboszlai has registered six goals and five assists for Liverpool, highlighting his attacking influence and ability to contribute in the final third during the Reds’ European football qualification.

Enzo, meanwhile, has recorded eight goals and three assists for Chelsea while also dominating creatively with an impressive 24 through balls compared to Szoboszlai’s six.

The midfield battle appears even tighter defensively and physically, with Enzo narrowly edging duels won at 125 compared to Szoboszlai’s 124.

Enzo Fernandez vs Dominik Szoboszlai Comparison Heats Up

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The comparison has sparked heated reactions across social media, with Chelsea fans pointing to Enzo’s creativity and all-round midfield control, while Liverpool supporters argue Szoboszlai’s energy, pressing, and influence in a title-challenging side give him the edge.

With both midfielders expected to play key roles when Liverpool host Chelsea, the online arguments are only adding more tension and excitement ahead of one of the weekend’s biggest fixtures.

As kickoff approaches, fans remain divided over one question: who truly has had the better season — Enzo Fernández or Dominik Szoboszlai?

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Alex Jimenez Frozen Out by Bournemouth Amid Growing Online Controversy—-AFC Bournemouth have confirmed that defender Alex Jimenez will not be part of the squad for their upcoming Premier League clash against Fulham FC following social media controversy involving the player.

In an official statement released on Friday, Bournemouth said the club is aware of posts currently circulating online concerning the right-back and has launched an investigation into the matter.

“The club understand the seriousness of the matter and it is currently being investigated,” the statement read.

As a result, Jimenez has been withdrawn from selection for the Fulham fixture while the club continues its internal review.

Bournemouth added that no further comments will be made at this stage.

The nature of the posts or allegations has not yet been publicly clarified, but the development has quickly generated attention online ahead of the club’s latest Premier League outing.

Further updates are expected as investigations continue.

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