Moroccan football icon Ghizlane Chebbak has been named the 2025 CAF Player of the Year, securing her place among the best African players of all time after a spectacular year on the pitch.
The 35-year-old forward received the prestigious accolade on Wednesday, November 19, at a dazzling CAF Awards ceremony in Rabat, to thunderous applause from the local crowd.
Chebbak won the award ahead of Nigerian Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade and fellow Moroccan star Sanna Mssoudy, who both enjoyed outstanding seasons.
Her performances at WAFCON 2024 were the pinnacle of her talent this year. Chebbak won the tournament’s Golden Boot with five goals and was also named to the Team of the Tournament – a testament to her consistency, class, and leadership.
Her brilliance also earned her global recognition, earning her a spot in the FIFA FIFPRO Women’s World 11, further cementing her status as one of the best players in the world.
Meanwhile, Ajibade, one of her top contenders for this award, led the Super Falcons to a historic 10th WAFCON title, won Player of the Tournament honors, made the Team of the Year, and completed a high-profile transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.
Chebbak’s latest achievement firmly cements her status as one of Africa’s most influential footballers, and she continues to inspire new generations across the continent.
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