The Confederation of African Football has released the final shortlists for the 2025 CAF Awards, with Morocco featuring prominently across multiple categories. The North African nation has secured an impressive number of nominations, showcasing its growing influence on the continent’s football scene.
In the coaching category, Morocco’s national team boss Walid Regragui and U20 World Cup-winning coach Mohamed Ouahbi are among the finalists, alongside Cape Verde’s Bubista. The Moroccan national team and U20 squad have also been nominated for Best National Team, highlighting their recent successes.
In club football, RS Berkane is in the running for Best Club, competing with Egypt’s Pyramids FC and South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns. The prestigious Best African Player award will see Morocco’s captain Achraf Hakimi go up against global stars Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen.
Moroccan goalkeepers Yassine Bounou and Munir El Kajoui have made the final cut, while Mohamed Chibi and Oussama Lamlioui are contenders for Best Player in African Competitions. Rising talents Othman Masina Maamma and Abdellah Ouazane are also in the running for Best Young Player.
The women’s categories have also seen Moroccan representation, with Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaâ Mssoudy nominated for Best Female Player, and Khadija Er-Rmichi up for Best Female Goalkeeper. This impressive showing underscores Morocco’s growing footprint in African football, with the country’s teams and players making significant strides in recent years.
The CAF Awards recognize outstanding achievements in African football, with the winners set to be announced in the coming weeks. The nominations are a testament to the hard work and dedication of Moroccan footballers, coaches, and teams, who have been making waves on the continental stage. As the African football landscape continues to evolve, Morocco’s influence is likely to be a key factor in shaping the sport’s future. With the awards ceremony approaching, fans and pundits alike will be eagerly awaiting the announcement of the winners, and the opportunity to celebrate the best of African football.