Osimhen makes 10-man shortlist for 2025 CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award

Super Eagles star striker, Victor Osimhen, has once again earned recognition on the continental stage after being shortlisted for the 2025 CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled the 10-man shortlist on Wednesday, featuring some of Africa’s most outstanding football talents who have made remarkable contributions for both club and country over the past year.

Alongside Osimhen, the list includes Mohamed Salah of Egypt; Achraf Hakimi and Oussama Lamlioui of Morocco; Seydou Guirassy of Guinea; Fiston Mayele of Congo; Frank Anguissa of Cameroon; Denis Bouanga of Gabon; and Senegalese stars Ilimane Ndiaye and Pape Sarr.

Osimhen, who won the prestigious award in 2023, enjoyed another impressive season, leading Galatasaray to the Turkish Super Lig title with 26 league goals. His remarkable form earned him a record €75 million permanent transfer from Napoli to the Turkish champions.

In other categories, Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali has been nominated for the Goalkeeper of the Year award, where he will face competition from Yassine Bounou, Ronwen Williams, and Andre Onana.

Also on the honours list is Daniel Bameyi, captain of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, who is among the contenders for the Men’s Young Player of the Year award.

CAF is expected to announce the winners at its annual awards ceremony later in the year.