CAF Releases AFCON 2025 Award Winners After Senegal’s Extra-Time Victory
Senegal were crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night after edging hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a dramatic final played in Rabat.
The tightly contested match was settled in the 94th minute when Pape Gueye fired home the decisive goal following a tense encounter that ended goalless after 90 minutes.
The final was overshadowed by prolonged stoppages late in regulation time after a VAR-reviewed penalty was awarded to Morocco deep into added time. However, Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy produced a crucial save to deny Brahim Diaz, swinging momentum firmly in Senegal’s favour.
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Despite sustained pressure from the hosts and the backing of a packed stadium, Senegal held their nerve in extra time to seal victory and lift the continental trophy, bringing the 2025 tournament to a dramatic conclusion.
Following the final whistle, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially released the full list of team and individual award winners from the competition.
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AFCON 2025 Full Winners List
Champions: Senegal 🥇
Runners-Up: Morocco 🥈
Third Place: Nigeria 🥉
Fair Play Award: Morocco
Despite losing the final on home soil, Morocco were recognised for their discipline and sportsmanship throughout the tournament, earning the Fair Play Award.
Individual Awards
Best Player Of The Tournament: Sadio Mané (Senegal)
The Senegal captain was named Player of the Tournament after leading his side to glory, scoring two goals and delivering influential performances across the competition.
Best Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou (Morocco)
Morocco’s shot-stopper earned the award after a series of commanding displays, particularly during the knockout stages.
Top Scorer: Brahim Diaz (Morocco)
Diaz finished as the tournament’s leading scorer with five goals in seven matches, despite his penalty miss in the final.
The AFCON 2025 tournament delivered high drama, controversy and standout individual performances, reaffirming its status as one of world football’s most fiercely contested continental competitions.