The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the official awards, team performances, and tournament statistics for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025.
From the opening match to the final whistle, AFCON 2025 showcased a highly competitive and intense tournament, underlining the rising quality of African football.
Senegal emerged as champions after a composed and authoritative campaign, cementing their status among the continent’s elite. Morocco finished as runners-up, while Nigeria claimed third place, impressing with attacking flair and statistical dominance.
AFCON 2025 Podium
Champions: Senegal
Runners-up: Morocco
Third place: Nigeria
Individual Awards
CAF also recognised outstanding individual performances during the tournament:
Player of the Tournament: Sadio Mané (Senegal)
Top Scorer: Brahim Díaz (Morocco) – 5 goals
Best Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou (Morocco) – 5 clean sheets
Best Playmaker: Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) – 4 assists
Fair Play Award: Morocco
Team Performances and Statistics
Nigeria led in several statistical categories:
Most consecutive wins: Nigeria – 5
Highest-scoring team: Nigeria – 14 goals
Highest average possession: Nigeria – 66%
Senegal excelled in ball circulation and set-piece pressure. Other notable stats:
Total goals scored: 121
Most goals conceded: Mozambique – 9
Best defence: Morocco, Comoros, DR Congo, Senegal – 2 goals conceded each
Most passes completed: Senegal – 3,562
Most shots attempted: Morocco and Senegal – 108
Most corners won: Senegal – 44
Most offsides: Egypt – 15
Most clean sheets: Senegal and Morocco – 5
Most penalties converted: Morocco and Mali – 3
Discipline Record
The tournament’s physical intensity was reflected in CAF’s disciplinary stats:
Most penalised team: Senegal – 17 yellow cards, 1 red card
Total yellow cards: 210
Total red cards: 9
Attendance Highlights
Fan support was strong throughout, with the final drawing the largest crowd:
Highest attendance: Senegal vs Morocco – 66,526 spectators
Venue: Stade Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
