The Confederation of African Football has officially released the complete list of award winners from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following Senegal’s hard-fought triumph over hosts Morocco in the final played in Rabat.
The tournament concluded with high drama, as Senegal edged the hosts 1–0 after extra time in a tense final that captivated fans across the continent.
Pape Gueye proved decisive in the 94th minute, breaking the deadlock after a goalless 90 minutes to hand Senegal their second AFCON title.
The final was disrupted by prolonged stoppages after a late VAR-reviewed penalty was awarded to Morocco, but Brahim Diaz’s effort was saved by Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. Senegal held firm under late pressure to seal the title and bring the competition to a memorable close.
Following the final whistle, CAF confirmed both the team standings and the individual honours that recognised the standout performers of AFCON 2025.
AFCON 2025 Award Winners (Full List)
- Champions: Senegal
- Runners-up: Morocco
- Third Place: Nigeria
- Fair Play Award: Morocco
- Player of the Tournament: Sadio Mané (Senegal)
- Best Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou (Morocco)
- Top Scorer: Brahim Diaz (Morocco)
Despite losing the final on home soil, Morocco were acknowledged for their discipline and sportsmanship throughout the tournament with the Fair Play Award.
Sadio Mané’s influence and leadership for Senegal earned him the Player of the Tournament honour, while Yassine Bounou’s consistency between the posts saw him named Best Goalkeeper.
Brahim Diaz finished AFCON 2025 as the tournament’s leading scorer with five goals, underlining his impact despite Morocco’s narrow defeat in the final.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be remembered for its controversy, intensity and outstanding individual displays, with Senegal emerging as champions and several players etching their names into AFCON history.
What you should know
AFCON 2025 ended in Rabat with Senegal crowned champions after an extra-time win over Morocco.
CAF’s awards highlighted both team success and individual brilliance, with Sadio Mané, Brahim Diaz and Yassine Bounou standing out.
Nigeria secured third place, while Morocco were recognised for fair play, rounding off a dramatic and highly competitive tournament.
