The Confederation of African Football has released its official Team of the Tournament for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, recognising the standout performers after Senegal’s 1-0 extra-time victory over hosts Morocco in the final on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
The selection reflects Senegal’s dominance across the competition, with the champions supplying the highest number of players in the Best XI, while Nigeria’s attacking duo of Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman also earned places following strong individual campaigns.
Nigeria finished the tournament in third place, and both forwards were among the most productive attackers.
Osimhen recorded four goals and two assists, while Lookman delivered three goals and four assists, underlining their importance to the Super Eagles’ run.
Nigeria well represented in attack
Despite Nigeria’s overall solid showing, defender Calvin Bassey was left out of the final CAF selection.
His omission came as a surprise in some quarters, particularly after his performances in the knockout rounds, including the semi-final clash against Morocco.
CAF’s defensive choices leaned heavily towards players from the finalists, with Senegal and Morocco accounting for most of the backline.
Nigeria’s only defensive representative in the team was Bruno Onyemaechi, who was selected at left-back.
The midfield was also dominated by Senegalese players, reflecting their control and consistency throughout the tournament.
Senegal dominate awards and selection
Senegal’s Édouard Mendy was named in goal, while Krépin Diatta, Mamadou Sangare and Idrissa Gueye were all included in midfield and defensive roles.
Sadio Mané capped off his tournament by being named Player of the Tournament, after leading Senegal to their second AFCON title.
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Rami Rabia were also selected, while Morocco’s Noussair Mazraoui made the cut despite the hosts falling short in the final.
Morocco, however, claimed multiple individual honours. Brahim Díaz finished as the tournament’s top scorer with five goals to win the Golden Boot, Yassine Bounou was named Best Goalkeeper, and the hosts received the Fair Play Award.
CAF AFCON 2025 team of the tournament
The final Best XI features: Édouard Mendy, Noussair Mazraoui, Rami Rabia, Bruno Onyemaechi, Krépin Diatta; Mamadou Sangare, Idrissa Gueye; Mohamed Salah, Ademola Lookman, Sadio Mané; and Victor Osimhen.
The selection closes the curtain on a tournament marked by high drama, strong individual displays and Senegal’s emergence as Africa’s leading force once again.
SPIRITUAL SOLUTION THAT WORKS
Are you in need of spiritual guidance about your life?
Do you need a complete spiritual check-up to balance your spiritual life, your Dreams and your spiritual suspicious?
Look no further!
Consult With Trusted A highly experienced spiritual guide.
DR ADAMS ADAM
Will Guide you to achieve Success, Wealth, Healing Possessions and protection, breakthrough. Spiritual power, healing & cleansing, Peaceful relationship. Get our natural Male Enhancement to Improved your libido, $exual performance and Enhanced fertility.
Our spiritual check-up program will reveal the hidden secrets about your Life and solution..
For spiritual consultation and counseling. ON MATTERS OF THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRITUAL.
Call or WhatsApp: Zero Seven Zero Six Two One Five Six Eight Three Four.. With god All things.. LOCATED AT “ABUJA, LAGOS, OSUN.
Favor And Life Battles?
(Silent spiritual powers of favor)
Favor gives you upper hand quietly, in your life battles, business, career, any occupation, power for desired position in life, upliftment in undertakings, patronage/contract, promise and fail, payment delays, love matters, marriage choice, seized/disputed properties, etc. Overcome delays, rejection, betrayal and achieve heart desires in time. For spiritual consultation, guidance, other matters, call/ Whatsapp Dr. J.A. Faros on 07030514063. With God all are possible.