The CAF Awards is an annual ceremony organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to recognise outstanding achievements in African association football. The event honours players, coaches, teams, and other contributors within the continentâÂÂs football landscape.
The CAF Awards was first introduced in 2000 by the Confederation of African Football to recognise the continentâÂÂs leading performers across various categories. The African Footballer of the Year distinction predates the broader awards programme, having been presented since 1992, when Abedi Pele received the inaugural honour.
The awards include:
Current winner:
Current winner:
It replaced African Champions League Best Player in 2005.
The team of the year award was organized by France Football from 1980 to 2004, and by CAF from 2004 onwards.
The team of the year award was organized by CAF since 2010.
The following are no longer awarded.
The 2020 and 2021 CAF awards did not take place due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On 19 November 2025, CAF announced that the 2025 CAF Awards ceremony will take place in Rabat, Morocco. Following the earthquake that occurred in the region, and in order to show solidarity, a friendly match between African Legends was organized.