Morocco successfully hosted the annual CAF Awards ceremony for 2025, reaffirming its position as a leading destination for organizing major sporting events on the continent.

The CAF's decision to choose Morocco was not a coincidence, but the result of continuous successes in hosting major tournaments, along with advanced infrastructure and logistical services that make the kingdom a model to be followed.

The history of the award has seen many strange moments, such as the overlooking of some deserving players. For example, the African Football Confederation deprived players like John Obi Mikel of Nigeria in 2013, despite their leading their national teams to win continental championships.

Additionally, the exclusion of Mohamed Salah from the list of nominees for 2024 sparked anger among Egyptian fans, who consider this omission unjustified given the Liverpool star's outstanding performance this season.

The award originally began as an initiative by a French magazine before becoming official with the African Union in the 1990s, an unexpected development that gives it an intriguing historical dimension despite its continental nature.

Another notable surprise was Zizo losing to goalkeeper Ronwen Williams in the Best Player within the Continent award, which sparked widespread controversy among Egyptian fans on social media.

This year, Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi made it to the final list after an incredible season with Paris Saint-Germain, competing against Egyptian Mohamed Salah and Nigerian Victor Osimhen for the title of Africa's best player.