Overview
- CAF confirmed Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen as the three finalists for the 2025 African Footballer of the Year, leaving Serhou Guirassy off the podium.
- Karamba Guirassy, the player’s brother and agent, denounced the shortlist in an Instagram post, calling the decision a “f****** disgrace.”
- To defend his case, Karamba cited Guirassy’s 2025 output: joint top scorer in the Champions League with 13 goals, Bundesliga runner-up in goals, Club World Cup top scorer, a FIFA Best Striker nomination and 21st in the Ballon d’Or.
- Since joining Borussia Dortmund in 2024, Guirassy has scored 38 goals in 50 games in his debut season and has seven in 15 this term, though coach Niko Kovac acknowledged a recent dip and said he will stand by him.
- Goal.com reports transfer interest from several Premier League clubs and, per Nicolo Schira, a Saudi proposal worth about €20 million per season, with his contract running to 2028 and a reported release clause making January a potential decision point.