The curtain has fallen on AFCON 2025 in Rabat, with Senegal successfully defending their continental dominance in a heart-stopping 1-0 extra-time victory over hosts Morocco. While the Lions of Teranga walked away with the ultimate prize, the individual awards highlight a tournament defined by Moroccan flair and Senegalese resilience.
The final was decided by a 94th-minute strike from Pape Gueye, but the narrative was shaped by a legendary penalty save from Edouard Mendy, who denied Brahim Diaz in the dying moments of regulation time to force the extra period.
AFCON 2025: The Official Roll of Honour
The Podium
- Champions: Senegal 🇸🇳
- Runners-up: Morocco 🇲🇦
- Third Place: Nigeria 🇳🇬
Individual & Team Awards
| Award | Winner | Achievement |
| Player of the Tournament | Sadio Mané (Senegal) | Recognized for his leadership and talismanic presence in his final AFCON. |
| Golden Boot (Top Scorer) | Brahim Díaz (Morocco) | Scored 5 goals; first player in history to score in 5 consecutive AFCON games. |
| Best Goalkeeper | Yassine Bounou (Morocco) | Proved why he is world-class with a string of clean sheets leading to the final. |
| Fair Play Award | Morocco | Honoured for their discipline and conduct throughout the competition. |
Historic Milestones
The 2025 edition saw Brahim Díaz etch his name into the record books. Despite the heartbreak of a saved penalty in the final, his five-match scoring streak set a new benchmark for consistency in African football.
Meanwhile, Sadio Mané cements his legacy as one of the greatest to ever grace the tournament, bowing out with the MVP trophy as he prepares for international retirement.
