Nigerian international and Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, and Egyptian talisman and Liverpool goal puncher, Mohammed Salah have been shortlisted for the 2025 CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award.
The duo have won variously won the converted award at different times in their illustrious career footballing careers.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday released a 10-man list of nominees, featuring somep of the continent’s finest footballers.
Alongside Osimhen and Mohamed Salah, others are 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.
Recall that Osimhen, won the prestigious award in 2023.
Last season, he 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 CAF award categories, Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali has been nominated for the Goalkeeper of the Year award. He will face competition from Yassine Bounou, Ronwen Williams, and Andre Onana of former Manchester United Football Club.
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 of each of the categories at its annual awards ceremony later in the year.