Overview
- The ceremony in Rabat will unveil winners across men’s and women’s categories, with nominees chosen by CAF panels, coaches, former players and selected media.
- CAF’s eligibility window of January 6–October 15 shapes ballots and omits late performances such as Victor Osimhen’s Champions League hat-trick against Ajax and his World Cup play-off goals versus Gabon.
- Achraf Hakimi’s case is anchored in Paris Saint‑Germain’s Champions League triumph plus Ligue 1, Coupe de France and European Super Cup titles.
- Mohamed Salah led Liverpool to the Premier League crown with 29 goals and 18 assists, earning both the Golden Boot and Playmaker awards.
- Victor Osimhen propelled Galatasaray to a Turkish league‑and‑cup double as top scorer, while other shortlists feature contenders like Yassine Bounou, Ronwen Williams, Walid Regragui and Bubista.