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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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Ousmane Dembélé Hits Brace as Paris Saint-Germain Knock Out Liverpool from UCL

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 Ousmane Dembélé Hits Brace as Paris Saint-Germain Knock Out Liverpool from UCL—-Ousmane Dembélé starred with a brace as Paris Saint-Germain secured a 2-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, sealing a dominant 4-0 aggregate win to reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.

The French forward proved decisive on the night, scoring twice to end Liverpool’s European campaign and send the defending champions into the last four for a third consecutive season.

Liverpool’s night was further marred by a serious injury to Hugo Ekitiké, who was forced off in the first half with what appeared to be a severe leg issue, raising concerns over his availability for the remainder of the season.

Manager Arne Slot made bold selection calls, leaving Mohamed Salah on the bench initially, though the forward was introduced early following Ekitiké’s injury and nearly made an instant impact.

Despite flashes of pressure from Liverpool, PSG remained composed and dangerous on the counter. Dembélé broke the deadlock in the second half with a fine curling effort before adding a second in stoppage time from a Bradley Barcola assist.

Liverpool’s hopes of a comeback were also dashed when a penalty awarded for a challenge on Alexis Mac Allister was overturned following a VAR review.

The defeat confirms a disappointing end to Liverpool’s European campaign, while PSG continue their title defence and will face either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid in the semi-finals.

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Ademola Lookman On Target as Atlético Madrid Edge Barcelona 3-2 on Aggregate to Reach UCL Semi-Finals

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Atlético Madrid Edge Barcelona 3-2 on Aggregate to Reach UCL Semi-Finals

Ademola Lookman On Target as Atlético Madrid Edge Barcelona 3-2 on Aggregate to Reach UCL Semi-Finals—-Atlético Madrid booked their place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after edging Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate, despite a 2-1 defeat in the second leg of their quarter-final clash.

Barcelona made a blistering start at the Metropolitano, with Lamine Yamal opening the scoring early before Ferran Torres doubled their lead inside 24 minutes to level the tie on aggregate.

However, Atlético responded through Ademola Lookman, whose crucial strike restored his side’s aggregate advantage following their 2-0 first-leg win.

Diego Simeone’s men then held firm under intense pressure, with Barcelona’s hopes taking a major hit when Eric García was sent off for bringing down Alexander Sørloth as he raced through on goal.

Despite late attacking changes from coach Hansi Flick, Barcelona were unable to find the third goal needed to force extra time, as Atlético battled through a tense finish.

The result sees Atlético Madrid reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2017, keeping alive their dream of winning the competition for the first time in their history.

They will now face either Arsenal or Sporting CP in the semi-finals.

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