While there are many awards presented at the ceremony, the one which garners the most attention is African Player of the Year, which has long been one of the most coveted trophies in all of football.

Whether as breakout stars, headline makers or players set to make a difference for their clubs and countries, these eight ...

MARRAKECH, Morocco (Reuters) -Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman was named African Footballer of Year by the Confederation of African Football at their awards ceremony on Monday. The 27-year-old ...

Ademola Lookman has been named African Footballer of the Year for the first time after a stellar 2025 with Atalanta in Serie A. Lookman beat the likes of the Ivory Coast's Simon Adingra ...

Ademola Lookman effectively beat Achraf Hakimi to Africa's Footballer of the Year status. Harry Murphy / Offside. via Getty Images Ahead of Monday's awards ceremony to honour the year's ...

Ademola Lookman has been named African Footballer of the Year for the very first time after a stellar year with Atalanta in Serie A. (More Football News) Lookman beat the likes of the Ivory Coast ...

“Four years ago my career felt down," the 27-year-old told the glitterati assembled at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakesh. "But now I’m here as the best player in Africa. Don’t let your ...

NIGERIAN attacker Ademola Lookman has been named African Footballer of Year by the Confederation of African Football after a stellar campaign for club and country. The 27-year-old scored a hat ...