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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the Team of the Tournament for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Wednesday. Champions Senegal and finalists Morocco dominated the Best XI, with four players each selected by CAF’s Technical Study Group (TSG).
Senegal, who secured their second continental title, are represented by defender Moussa Niakhaté, midfielders Pape Gueye and Idrissa Gueye, and forward Sadio Mané.
Mané was also named Player of the Tournament after a series of decisive performances.
Morocco’s selections are led by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, who conceded just two goals in seven matches. He is joined by Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui and Brahim Díaz, who finished the competition as the top scorer.
Nigeria, which finished third, has three players on the team: defender Calvin Bassey, winger Ademola Lookman, and striker Victor Osimhen, all of whom played key roles in the Super Eagles’ campaign.
CAF said the Team of the Tournament was selected using a combination of “remote and on-site assessments, supported by live data platforms, multi-angle video feeds and dedicated video analysts, ensuring a comprehensive and objective review of performances across the tournament.”
TEAM OF THE TOURNAMENT
Goalkeeper
Yassine Bounou (Morocco)
Defenders
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)
Moussa Niakhaté (Senegal)
Calvin Bassey (Nigeria)
Noussair Mazraoui (Morocco)
Midfielders
Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)
Pape Gueye (Senegal)
Idrissa Gueye (Senegal)
Forwards
Brahim Díaz (Morocco)
Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)
Sadio Mané (Senegal)
