Senegal's Sadio Mané was named Player of the Tournament at the Africa Cup of Nations awards ceremony after the Teranga Lions' dramatic triumph, while Morocco’s Brahim Díaz won the Golden Boot as top scorer and Yassine Bounou took the Golden Glove for best goalkeeper.
Mané, one of Senegal’s captains, played a key role across the competition and was singled out for his leadership and influence on the pitch as his country lifted the trophy.
His part in ensuring that the final against Morocco, which was almost scuppered by controversy, continued as it should, played a huge role in swinging the recognition his way.
The awards panel said his performances — goals, assists and leadership — made him the standout player of the tournament.
Morocco's Brahim Díaz finished the tournament as top scorer with five goals.
The Real Madrid man had an opportunity to make it six in the final against Senegal but opted for glory with a weak Panenka penalty that Senegal's goalkeeper, Édouard Mendy, saved.
The penalty changed the course of the final game and tilted things in Senegal's favour.
Morocco’s Yassine Bounou won the Golden Glove after a string of strong saves and several clean sheets.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco comes to an end after a series of controversies that put the reputation of CAF, Africa's football dons, at risk.
The organisers, however, delivered on their mandate, with players and teams commenting on the structured organisation.
