Senegal captain Sadio Mané has been topped the Most Priceless Participant of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after spearheading the Teranga Lions’ profitable title run in Morocco.
Mané’s affect was pivotal as Senegal edged hosts Morocco 1–0 after additional time in Sunday’s dramatic last on the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
The intently fought encounter remained scoreless by regulation time earlier than Pape Gueye netted the decisive objective within the 94th minute, sealing
Senegal’s second continental crown.
The ultimate was not with out controversy, as Morocco have been awarded a late penalty following a VAR evaluate.
Nonetheless, Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy preserved his facet’s benefit by denying Brahim Díaz from the spot, permitting the West Africans to face up to sustained late stress from the hosts.
Following the conclusion of the match, the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) launched the official record of workforce and particular person award recipients from the 2025 version of the competitors.
AFCON 2025 Remaining Standings
Champions: Senegal
Runners-up: Morocco
Third Place: Nigeria
Particular person and Particular Awards
Most Priceless Participant (Participant of the Event): Sadio Mané (Senegal)
Mané delivered a sequence of commanding performances, scoring twice and offering management all through Senegal’s title-winning marketing campaign.
Finest Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou (Morocco)
Bounou impressed with a number of excellent shows that have been essential to Morocco’s run to the ultimate.
Prime Scorer: Brahim Díaz (Morocco)
Díaz completed the match because the main marksman with 5 targets in seven appearances.
Truthful Play Award: Morocco
The hosts have been recognised for his or her self-discipline and sportsmanship regardless of falling brief within the last.
