The African Football Confederation has announced the official Team of the Tournament for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco, after Senegal secured a 1–0 extra-time win against host nation Morocco on January 18.
The top eleven features exceptional players from the tournament, with champions Senegal and runners-up Morocco well-represented, along with significant selections from Nigeria.
As stated by CAF on their website on Wednesday, the selection process considered consistency, influence, and quality in every role, determined via a detailed technical evaluation conducted by the CAF Technical Study Group (TSG).
The assessment procedure incorporated real-time data, multiple video perspectives, and in-person evaluations to provide a thorough examination of athletes’ performances.
CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Best XI:
Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou (Morocco)
Defenders: Achraf Hakimi (Morocco), Calvin Bassey (Nigeria), Moussa Niakhaté (Senegal), Noussair Mazraoui (Morocco)
Midfielders: Idrissa Gueye (Senegal), Pape Gueye (Senegal), Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)
Strikers: Sadio Mané (Senegal), Victor Osimhen (Nigeria), Brahim Díaz (Morocco)
The team composition highlights Senegal’s supremacy in the competition, with Sadio Mané commonly acknowledged as the Tournament’s Best Player due to his guidance and impact.
Nigeria, who secured third position, had three players selected: defender Calvin Bassey, winger Ademola Lookman, and striker Victor Osimhen, highlighting their impressive performance during the competition.
The statement mentioned, “The CAF Technical Study Group (TSG) has announced the Team of the Tournament for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, including top players like Yassine Bounou, Idrissa Gueye, and Sadio Mané.”
Senegal’s tournament victors and Morocco, the runners-up, lead the selection, with four players each included in the Best XI, as decided by CAF’s TSG.
The Best Team of the Tournament was chosen based on a thorough technical assessment carried out by the CAF TSG, which used a completely unified evaluation system during the competition.
This procedure integrated remote and in-person evaluations, backed by real-time data systems, multiple video perspectives, and specialized video analysts, guaranteeing a thorough and impartial assessment of performances throughout the competition.
Morocco’s team is guided by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, who had an exceptional performance, allowing only two goals in seven games. He is supported by teammates Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui, and Brahim Díaz, who ended the tournament as the top scorer.
Senegal’s champions, who claimed their second continental victory, include defender Moussa Niakhaté, midfielders Pape Gueye and Idrissa Gueye, and forward Sadio Mané, who was honored as the Tournament’s Best Player due to his impactful performances.
Nigeria, which came in third place, also stands out with three players chosen: defender Calvin Bassey, winger Ademola Lookman, and striker Victor Osimhen, all of whom were crucial in the Super Eagles’ impressive performance.
CAF Reveals AFCON 2025 Best XI, Senegal and Morocco Lead the Way
The African Football Confederation has announced the official Team of the Tournament for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco, after Senegal secured a 1–0 extra-time win against host nation Morocco on January 18.
The top eleven showcases the most impressive players throughout the tournament, with the champions Senegal and the runners-up Morocco well-represented, along with significant selections from Nigeria.
As stated by CAF on their website on Wednesday, the decision was made considering consistency, influence, and quality in every role, evaluated through a detailed technical assessment conducted by the CAF Technical Study Group (TSG).
The assessment procedure incorporated real-time data, multiple video perspectives, and in-person evaluations to guarantee a thorough examination of athletes’ performances.
CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Best XI:
Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou (Morocco)
Defenders: Achraf Hakimi (Morocco), Calvin Bassey (Nigeria), Moussa Niakhaté (Senegal), Noussair Mazraoui (Morocco)
Midfielders: Idrissa Gueye (Senegal), Pape Gueye (Senegal), Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)
Forwards: Sadio Mané (Senegal), Victor Osimhen (Nigeria), Brahim Díaz (Morocco)
The team composition highlights Senegal’s supremacy in the competition, with Sadio Mané commonly acknowledged as the Tournament’s Best Player due to his guidance and impact.
Nigeria, who secured third position, had three players selected: defender Calvin Bassey, winger Ademola Lookman, and striker Victor Osimhen, highlighting their impressive performance during the competition.
The statement mentioned, “The CAF Technical Study Group (TSG) has announced the Team of the Tournament for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, including top players like Yassine Bounou, Idrissa Gueye, and Sadio Mané.”
Senegal’s tournament winners and Morocco’s runners-up lead the selection, with four players each included in the Best XI, as decided by CAF’s TSG.
The Best XI of the tournament was chosen based on a thorough technical assessment carried out by the CAF TSG, which used a comprehensive evaluation system during the competition.
This procedure integrated remote and in-person evaluations, backed by real-time data systems, multiple video perspectives, and specialized video analysts, guaranteeing a thorough and impartial assessment of performances throughout the competition.
Morocco’s team is guided by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, who had an exceptional performance, allowing only two goals in seven games. He is supported by teammates Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui, and Brahim Díaz, who ended the tournament as the top scorer.
Senegal’s champions, who claimed their second continental victory, include defender Moussa Niakhaté, midfielders Pape Gueye and Idrissa Gueye, and forward Sadio Mané, who was honored as the Tournament’s Best Player due to his impactful performances.
Nigeria, which came in third place, has three players included: defender Calvin Bassey, winger Ademola Lookman, and striker Victor Osimhen, all of whom were crucial in the Super Eagles’ impressive performance.
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