Achraf Hakimi won the award for the best African player. Ghizlane Chebbak won the award for the best player of the year, becoming the first Moroccan woman to win the CAF award.

Hakimi has won the title after a remarkable period at Paris Saint-Germain, where he played a central role in a season in which he won four major trophies. The footballer was selected by a jury of CAF experts and renowned African football journalists, crowning a year in which he finished sixth in the voting for the 2025 Ballon d'Or.

"This is truly a moment of pride for me to win this prestigious award. This trophy is not just for me, but for all the strong men and women who dream of becoming footballers in Africa.

And for those who have always believed in me since childhood, that one day I would become a professional footballer. I want to thank everyone," said Achraf Hakimi.

The footballer has solidified her reputation as a top player from Africa after winning the Golden Boot at the CAF 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, repeating her performance from 2022.