CAF Awards 2025: Moroccan Star Ghizlane Chebbak Crowned CAF Women’s Player of the Year

Moroccan football star Ghizlane Chebbak has been officially crowned CAF Women’s Player of the Year 2025, receiving the award from CAF President Patrice Motsepe and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

The 35-year-old superstar accepted the honor on Wednesday, November 19, at the CAF Awards ceremony in Rabat, Morocco, celebrating her outstanding contributions to African women’s football.

Chebbak claimed the award ahead of strong contenders, including Nigeria’s Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade and fellow Moroccan Sanna Mssoudy. Her exceptional performances over the past year, highlighted by her brilliance at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), earned her recognition as the continent’s finest player.

During WAFCON, Chebbak was unstoppable, scoring five goals to win the Golden Boot and securing a place in the Team of the Tournament.