AFCON 2025 Awards: Full List of Winners as Senegal Claim Title

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) concluded in thrilling fashion, with Senegal crowned champions and top performers of the tournament celebrated in the individual awards.

The competition delivered drama, controversy, record-breaking goals, and unforgettable performances, leaving fans across the continent cheering the standout stars.

Champions Senegal Triumph in Controversial Final
Senegal secured their second AFCON title with a 1–0 extra-time victory over Morocco in a final marked by controversy and chaos.

The winning goal came from Pape Gueye, while hosts Morocco were left to rue a missed penalty and a valiant campaign that fell just short.

Major Individual Awards

• Player of the Tournament (Golden Ball): Sadio Mané — Senegal
  Senegal’s talisman Sadio Mané impressed throughout AFCON 2025, with his leadership, key contributions, and consistent performances earning him the Player of the Tournament award.
• Best Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou — Morocco
  Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, popularly known as Bono, claimed the Best Goalkeeper award for his remarkable displays across the tournament.
• Golden Boot (Top Scorer): Brahim Díaz — Morocco
  Despite Morocco’s narrow loss in the final, Brahim Díaz finished as the tournament’s top scorer with five goals, becoming the first player in AFCON history to score in five consecutive matches in a single 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.

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