All players revealed
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Africa is a continent with an ever-growing affect on top level football, with many of the best club’s greatest stars emerging from that continent. From those players, the contenders on the 10-man shortlist for the 2025 African Footballer of the Year Award have now been revealed. Previous winner include the likes of Didier Drogba (2006 & 2009), Yaya Touré (2011 & 2014), and Mohamed Salah (2017 & 2018). Last year’s winner was Nigeria and Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman. For the latest award, a panel of experts appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) nominated the players, coaches and teams that made “a significant impact” between 6 January and 15 October this year. Without further ado, let’s reveal this year’s 10 nominees. We have ranked them by their current market value.
The African Player of the Year nominees
Victor Osimhen – Nigeria – Galatasaray – €75m
Serhou Guirassy – Guinea – Borussia Dortmund – €45m
Mohamed Salah – Egypt – Liverpool – €45m
Pape Matar Sarr – Senegal – Tottenham – €35m
Iliman Ndiaye – Senegal – Everton – €35m
Frank Anguissa – Cameroon – Napoli – €27m
Fiston Mayele – DR Congo – Pyramids – €1.8m
Oussama Lamlioui – Morocco – RS Berkane – €700k