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Rostrum The ancient narrow pathway had become so bad that they could not find their way to their destination as the three moved in a grey Honda Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) being piloted by Dayo who was very mindful of the steering. It was on a Thursday. The 35-year-old Misters Dayo, Emeka and Okon were old time friends who reunited just a few days ago at Nsukka in Enugu State having lost contacts about eight years back, or thereabouts, after their graduation from one of the reputable higher citadels of learning in Nigeria situated in the Eastern part of the country, precisely University of Nigeria Nsukka popularly known by its acronym ‘U.N.N’. What occasioned the long-awaited reunion was the convention of their alma-mater’s alumni body themed ‘The homecoming of UNN Alumni’, which usually held once in a blue moon. Though they never studied in the same department, they were conspicuously best of friends during their school days that people within bega...

CAF releases 10 Finalists ahead of the 2025 African Footballer of the Year

Kings Olajide
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the ten finalists for the 2025 African Footballer of the Year award for the Men Category, setting the stage for one of the most competitive editions in recent memory.

This year’s shortlist celebrates both the icons who continue to define African excellence and the rising stars shaping the continent’s footballing future.

The nominees are: Frank Anguissa (Cameroon – Napoli), Fiston Mayele (DR Congo – Pyramids FC), Mohamed Salah (Egypt – Liverpool), Denis Bouanga (Gabon – Los Angeles FC), Serhou Guirassy (Guinea – Borussia Dortmund), Achraf Hakimi (Morocco – Paris Saint-Germain), Oussama Lamlouhi (Tunisia – Étoile du Sahel), Victor Osimhen (Nigeria – Galatasaray), Iliman Ndiaye (Senegal – Everton), and Pape Matar Sarr (Senegal – Tottenham Hotspur).

Each player arrives with a compelling story. Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi remain the continent’s most consistent performers in Europe’s elite leagues.

Victor Osimhen’s resurgence in Turkey has reignited his reputation as one of Africa’s deadliest strikers.

Meanwhile, Fiston Mayele’s brilliance with Pyramids FC has strengthened the argument for home-based African stars to be recognized on the global stage.

Serhou Guirassy’s goal-scoring exploits with Borussia Dortmund have made him a major contender, whilst Senegal’s young duo — Pape Matar Sarr and Iliman Ndiaye — embody a fresh wave of talent eager to take the mantle from the established greats.

Who eventually becomes the overall winner? This will be revealed soonest as CAF is set to draw the curtain later in the year.