FULL LIST: AFCON 2025 Award Winners

Senegal were crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament on Sunday night after edging out hosts Morocco 1–0 in a tense final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

The moment came in the 94th minute when Pape Gueye fired home the winner during extra time, sealing continental glory for the Teranga Lions after a goalless regulation period.

The final was packed with drama, including a controversial late VAR-reviewed penalty awarded to Morocco. Brahim Diaz stepped up to take it, but his effort was brilliantly saved by Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, preserving Senegal’s hopes before Gueye’s historic strike.

Despite Morocco’s relentless pressure in the dying minutes, Aliou Cissé’s men held firm to secure victory and lift their second AFCON title after the first in 2021.

However, the 35th AFCON tournament has many other winners. Hereunder is the Full List of AFCON 2025 Award Winners:

Champions: Senegal

Runners-up: Morocco

Third Place: Nigeria

Fair Play Award: Morocco
Morocco, despite their heartbreak in the final, were recognised for their sportsmanship and discipline throughout the tournament.

Player of the Tournament: Sadio Mané (Senegal)
Senegal captain Sadio Mané was named the Best Player of the Tournament, following his outstanding leadership and consistent displays that powered Senegal to glory. The Al Nassr forward scored twice and provided key assists during the campaign.

Best Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou (Morocco)
Morocco’s safe pair of hands, Yassine Bounou, earned the Best Goalkeeper Award for his exceptional performances, including crucial saves that carried the Atlas Lions to the final.

Top Scorer: Brahim Diaz (Morocco)
Spanish-born forward Brahim Diaz finished as top Scorer of the continental soccer showpiece.

Scorer with five goals in seven matches, emerging as one of the tournament’s brightest stars despite his missed penalty in the final.

The 2025 AFCON will be remembered for its intense battles, moments of brilliance, and emotional highs and lows. From Mendy’s penalty heroics to Gueye’s extra-time winner, Africa’s biggest football festival ended in unforgettable fashion — with Senegal once again standing tall on the continent.