AFCON 2025 Awards: Full List of Winners

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) concluded with Senegal emerging as champions, while outstanding individual performances were acknowledged with various awards.

The tournament featured a mix of drama, controversy, record-breaking goals, and remarkable displays from players. As the event wraps up, fans across Africa are celebrating the tournament’s top performers.

In the final, Senegal secured their second AFCON title with a 1–0 victory over Morocco in extra time.

However, the match was not without its controversies and disruptions, adding to the intense atmosphere of the competition.

Senegal’s victory was sealed by a stunning strike from Pape Gueye, with hosts Morocco left to rue a missed penalty and a spirited campaign that fell just short.

Major Individual Awards
Player of the Tournament (Golden Ball): Sadio Mané — Senegal
Senegal’s talisman Sadio Mané was a standout figure throughout AFCON 2025. His leadership, crucial contributions, and consistent performances saw him named Player of the Tournament.

Best Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou — Morocco
Moroccan shot‑stopper Yassine Bounou, popularly known as Bono, claimed the Best Goalkeeper award for his outstanding performances during both the AFCON tournament.

Golden Boot (Top Scorer): Brahim Díaz — Morocco
Even though Morocco fell agonizingly short in the final, Brahim Díaz finished the tournament as top scorer (Golden Boot winner). Díaz scored five goals, making history as the first player in AFCON history to score in five consecutive matches in one tournament.

Fair Play Award: Morocco
Morocco was honoured with the Fair Play Award for their sportsmanship, respect for opponents, and adherence to the rules throughout the competition.