Top African Footballers to Watch This AFCON Season (2025)

Last updated on November 11th, 2025 at 06:53 am

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 is a showcase of unparalleled skill and talent where world-renowned and professional players share the same spotlight, and new shooting stars get acquainted with the big audience. The big names such as Salah, Osimhen, and Hakimi still direct their countries with their noiseless yet skilful and technical game, and the new guys like Lookman, Sarr, and El Khannouss are bringing the vivaciousness of youth to the event. With such prominent teams from all over Africa, this AFCON is going to be no less than a roller coaster ride — and not just in terms of thrilling matches but also unforgettable goals and moments that will project the growing influence of African football over the world.

Top African Players to Watch

PlayerCountryClubPosition
Mohamed SalahEgyptLiverpoolWinger
Victor OsimhenNigeriaNapoliStriker
Achraf HakimiMoroccoPSGRight-Back
Sadio ManéSenegalAl NassrForward
Ademola LookmanNigeriaAtalantaWinger
Pape Matar SarrSenegalTottenham HotspurMidfielder
Bilal El KhannoussMoroccoGenkMidfielder
Serhou GuirassyGuineaBorussia DortmundStriker
Frank AnguissaCameroonNapoliMidfielder
Denis BouangaGabonLAFCWinger
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