AFCON 2025: Complete List of Award Winners

Senegal emerged as champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after edging host nation Morocco 1–0 in a tense final decided during extra time on Sunday night in Rabat.

The championship match remained scoreless after 90 minutes before Pape Gueye struck the decisive goal in the 94th minute, sealing victory for the Teranga Lions and silencing the home crowd at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.

The final was filled with late drama, including a VAR intervention that awarded Morocco a penalty deep into extra time. However, Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy produced a crucial save to deny Brahim Diaz, preserving Senegal’s slim advantage.

Despite sustained pressure from Morocco in the closing moments, Senegal held firm to lift the continental crown.

Following the conclusion of the tournament, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the official team and individual honours for AFCON 2025.

AFCON 2025 – Official Winners

• Champions: Senegal

• Runners-up: Morocco

• Third Place: Nigeria

Individual & Team Awards

Fair Play Award: Morocco
Despite falling short in the final, Morocco were recognised for their discipline and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

Player of the Tournament: Sadio Mané (Senegal)
Mané’s leadership and influence proved decisive as Senegal marched to the title, with the forward scoring twice and consistently delivering match-winning performances.

Best Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou (Morocco)
Bounou earned the award after a series of outstanding displays, playing a key role in Morocco’s run to the final.

Top Scorer: Brahim Diaz (Morocco)
Diaz finished the competition as the leading marksman, scoring five goals across seven matches.

AFCON 2025 delivered high-stakes football, dramatic moments and standout individual displays, closing with Senegal reaffirming their status as one of Africa’s dominant football forces after a hard-fought campaign on Moroccan soil.