Shortly after hosting the African playoff matches qualifying for the decisive World Cup 2026 tournament, the Kingdom of Morocco is once again affirming its strong continental presence by hosting the annual Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards ceremony for 2025 on Wednesday, marking a new milestone that highlights its status as a leading destination for organizing the continent's biggest sporting events.

The CAF's decision to choose Morocco again did not come out of nowhere; rather, it was the result of continuous success in organizing major events, in addition to the country having infrastructure and logistics that serve as a continental model. This has made the Kingdom a trusted partner for African and international sports organizations.

The official nominations for the 2025 awards reveal a prominent Moroccan presence, both individually and collectively, amid an exceptional season marked by the outstanding performance of national football stars, led by Achraf Hakimi, who continues to establish himself as the best right-back in the world. This is alongside historic achievements by the national teams, such as the senior team breaking the world record for the most consecutive wins, and the under-20 team winning the World Cup in Chile.

The 2025 sports year also witnessed victories for other teams and national squads, including the Moroccan local players' team, the under-17 national team that won the African U-17 Championship, as well as Renaissance Berkane's triumph in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Best Player Award:

Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi made the final list after an outstanding season with Paris Saint-Germain and the national team, competing against Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Nigeria's Victor Osimhen.

Best Team Award:

In a historic first, two Moroccan national teams are competing in the same category: the senior team and the under-20 team, alongside the Cape Verde team, thanks to the impressive results both Moroccan teams have achieved during the season.

Best Young Player Award:

A strong Moroccan presence with Othman Maama, the best player in the Chile Under-20 World Cup, and his teammate Abdullah Wazzan, star of the Under-17 national team, who are competing against South African defender Tylon Smith.

Best Coach Award:

The final list includes Walid Regragui, coach of the Moroccan senior national team, and Mohamed Wahbi, coach of the under-20 national team, in addition to Boubista, the coach of Cape Verde. The nomination of the two Moroccan coaches comes after an exceptional season marked by achievements and excellence.

Best Team Award:

Renaissance de Berkane, the Confederation Cup winner, is competing against Egypt's Pyramids, the Champions League titleholder, and South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns.

Best Local Player Award:

Morocco will participate with two players in the final squad: Mohamed Cheibi (Pyramids) and Osama Al-Malawi (Renaissance Berkane), along with the Congolese player Veston Maile.

Best Goalkeeper Award:

Morocco is represented by goalkeepers Yassine Bono, one of the world's top keepers, and Munir Mohamedi, who shines with Renaissance Berkane, while South African Ronwen Williams completes the lineup.

Best Player Award:

This category features a Moroccan presence through Ghazlan Al-Shabbak and Sana Al-Masoudi, alongside the Nigerian Rashidat Ajibade.

Best Goalkeeper Award:

Khadija Ramichi, goalkeeper for the Royal Army and the Moroccan national team, is among the three nominees, alongside Shyamaka Nadozi and Andile Dlamini.