Overview
- The awards gala will take place in Rabat on November 19, with nominees selected by CAF technical and development committees, coaches, former players and selected media.
- The judging window ran from January 6 to October 15, excluding late feats such as Victor Osimhen’s Champions League hat-trick against Ajax and his World Cup qualifying brace versus Gabon.
- Achraf Hakimi is currently injured but was central to Paris Saint‑Germain’s Champions League, Ligue 1 and Coupe de France triumphs during the eligible period.
- Mohamed Salah powered Liverpool’s title season with 29 goals and 18 assists and seeks a third CAF Player of the Year award.
- Victor Osimhen led Galatasaray to a league‑and‑cup double and finished as Turkey’s top scorer, having previously claimed the CAF award in 2023.