Senegal forward Sadio Mané has been named Man of the Tournament at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after leading the Teranga Lions to their second continental title.
Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a dramatic final. The match ended goalless after 90 minutes before midfielder Pape Gueye scored the winner in the 94th minute with a powerful long-range strike. Mané provided the assist for the decisive goal.
Mané finished the tournament with two goals and four assists, playing a key role throughout Senegal’s title-winning campaign.
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, who was outstanding for the Super Eagles as they finished third, missed out on the top individual award. Lookman scored three goals and provided four assists in six matches, making him one of the tournament’s most influential players.
Only four Nigerians have previously won the Man of the Tournament award: the late Christian Chukwu in 1980, Rashidi Yekini in 1994, Austin Okocha in 2004 and William Troost-Ekong in 2023.
Lookman was named Man of the Match twice in Morocco and continued to build an impressive AFCON record. Across two tournaments, he has now recorded six goals and five assists.
Operating in a more advanced central role alongside African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen and AFCON debutant Akor Adams, Lookman was central to Nigeria’s attacking threat. His performances were supported by the intelligent movement of Alex Iwobi, who played a free role in midfield.
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In other tournament awards, hosts Morocco won the Fair Play prize, Yassine Bounou was named Best Goalkeeper, and Ibrahim Díaz finished as top scorer with five goals to claim the Golden Boot.
