2025 CAF Awards: Rabat Named Host City, Date Officially Announced

The 2025 CAF Awards will take place in Rabat, Morocco, on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, according to official confirmation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

The continental organization announced on its official website on Friday that the annual celebration of African football brilliance will start at 7 p.m. local time, which is also 7 p.m. in Nigeria.

The announcement stated that the CAF Awards 2025 would begin at 19:00 local time on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco.

The biggest football players, coaches, and administrators on the continent will once again be welcomed to the Moroccan capital for what is sure to be a beautiful evening of honor and pride. In recent years, Rabat has grown to be a well-known venue for CAF events, gaining recognition for its exceptional hosting abilities and rich cultural heritage.

With Super Eagles and Super Falcons players nominated in a number of important categories, this year’s competition is anticipated to have a significant Nigerian representation.

After yet another outstanding season in Europe, Victor Osimhen, the 2023 African Player of the Year, will be hoping to hold onto his title. One of the favorites to win the men’s championship is still the Galatasaray striker.

Stanley Nwabali, the goalkeeper for the Super Eagles, has been nominated for Goalkeeper of the Year. Nwabali’s heroics between the posts at the 2024 AFCON made him stand out. Daniel Bameyi, a young defender, was also selected for the Young Player of the Year category because of his quick ascent to prominence on the global stage.

Forward Esther Okoronkwo and Atletico Madrid’s Rasheedat Ajibade are competing for the African Women’s Player of the Year award in the women’s divisions. One of the contenders for Goalkeeper of the Year is Chiamaka Nnadozie, who is still a standout player for Paris FC and the Super Falcons.

Mohamed Salah of Egypt, Achraf Hakimi and Yassine Bonou of Morocco, and Pape Matar Sarr of Senegal are among the other celebrities vying for honors.

Coach of the Year, Interclub Player of the Year, Club of the Year, National Team of the Year, and additional categories will be included in the 2025 CAF Awards.