Fiston Mayele has been named the CAF Inter-Club Player of the Year, becoming the first DR Congo player in eleven years to claim the prestigious honour. The Pyramids FC forward enjoyed a phenomenal season, delivering standout performances across multiple competitions for both club and country. Mayele was a central figure in Pyramids’ historic CAF Champions League triumph. He played a decisive role throughout the competition, helping the Egyptian side overcome Orlando Pirates in the semifinals and defeating Mamelodi Sundowns in the final. His contributions earned him the Golden Boot, highlighting his status as the tournament’s most lethal attacker. His sensational...

Achraf Hakimi has been named the CAF Men’s Player of the Year for 2025, capping off an extraordinary season for both club and country. The Moroccan star delivered elite performances throughout the year, playing a crucial role in Morocco’s qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At club level, Hakimi was equally influential. The dynamic right-back enjoyed a historic campaign with Paris Saint-Germain, helping the French giants secure the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1, the French Cup, and the French Super Cup, while also reaching the FIFA Club World Cup Final. His consistency,...

Ghizlane Chebbak has been crowned the CAF Women’s Player of the Year, edging out Nigerian star Rasheedat Ajibade in a tightly contested race for the continent’s top individual honour. Chebbak’s victory marks a historic moment, as she becomes the first Moroccan woman ever to win the prestigious award. The Moroccan midfielder delivered a brilliant year for both club and country. She played a key role in leading Morocco to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, where they narrowly lost 3–2 to Ajibade’s Nigeria. Despite the defeat, Chebbak’s outstanding performances throughout the tournament earned her the Golden Boot, further...

The Nigerian women’s national team has been crowned CAF Women’s National Team of the Year at the 2025 CAF Awards, a recognition widely seen as well deserved following an exceptional year for the Super Falcons. The team delivered a dominant and resilient AFCON campaign, going unbeaten throughout the tournament and keeping four clean sheets on their way to lifting the trophy for a record-extending tenth Africa Cup of Nations title. One of the standout moments of their championship run came in the final, where the Falcons demonstrated remarkable determination coming from two goals down to secure a dramatic and memorable...

Chiamaka Nnadozie has been crowned the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year, securing the prestigious honour for the third consecutive time and making history as the first goalkeeper ever to win the award three times. The Nigerian international’s recognition comes after a truly outstanding year for both club and country. Nnadozie played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s triumphant WAFCON campaign, where the Super Falcons claimed their tenth continental title. Her commanding presence and world-class shot-stopping were instrumental, as she kept four clean sheets throughout the tournament, reinforcing her reputation as one of the best goalkeepers in women’s football. At club...

Galatasaray has officially announced that Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has suffered a muscle injury while on duty with the Super Eagles. The striker picked up a muscle strain with internal bleeding in his left leg during international action, prompting immediate medical evaluation upon his return to Turkey. The club confirmed the diagnosis on Wednesday following tests conducted at Acıbadem Hospital, their medical partner. In an official statement, Galatasaray detailed the findings: “In the MRI scans performed today at our sponsor hospital Acıbadem, our football player Victor Osimhen was found to have a moderate strain (strain and bleeding) in the left...