CAF Awards 2025: ten African rising stars in the race for the best young player trophy!

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the official shortlist of ten nominees for the title of African Young Player of the Year 2025. This category shines a spotlight on the continent's emerging football gems who have lit up the year with their talent and consistency.

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The players in contention are: Asharaf Tapsoba (Burkina Faso), Alynho Haïdara (Ivory Coast), Noah Sadiki (DR Congo), Abdellah Ouazane (Morocco), Houssam Essadak (Morocco), Othmane Maamma (Morocco), Daniel Bameyi (Nigeria), Momoh Kamara (Sierra Leone), Mbekezile Mbokazi (South Africa) and Tylon Smith (South Africa).

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