African football stars have made a strong showing in the shortlist for the 2025 FIFA The Best Awards, with nominations across major categories. Egypt’s Mohamed Salah finds himself in elite company, competing for the Men’s Player award against global superstars like Mbappé and Haaland. Salah is joined by Morocco’s dynamic right back, Achraf Hakimi, with the nominations highlighting their incredible year. On the women’s side, history is made as Malawi’s Temwa Chawinga earns her nation’s first-ever nomination for the top women’s prize. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s standout goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, is rightly recognized for her phenomenal performances with Paris FC and the Super Falcons. Unsurprisingly, French football club Paris Saint-Germain dominated the shortlist with multiple players, including Hakimi, Ousmane Dembélé, Nuno Mendes, and Vitinha—highlighting the French club’s remarkable season on both domestic and international fronts.
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