Osimhen, Lookman, Bassey Make CAF AFCON 2025 Best XI

Osimhen, Lookman, Bassey Make CAF AFCON Best XI

Ibrahim Lateef

Super Eagles trio of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Calvin Bassey have been listed in CAF's best XI after a successful end of the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco on Sunday, reports BSNSports.com.ng.

The CAF Technical Study Group (TSG) unveiled the Team of the Tournament for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, featuring standout performers such as Yassine Bounou, Idrissa Gueye and Sadio Mané.

Tournament winners Senegal and finalists Morocco dominate the selection, with four players each named in the Best XI, as chosen by CAF’s TSG.

The Team of the Tournament was selected following an in-depth technical analysis conducted by the CAF TSG, which implemented a fully integrated evaluation model throughout the competition. 

This process combined 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. 

Morocco’s presence is led by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, who delivered an outstanding campaign, conceding just two goals in seven matches.

He is joined by teammates Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui and Brahim Díaz, who finished the tournament as the leading goalscorer.

Champions Senegal, who secured their second continental title, are represented by defender Moussa Niakhaté, midfielders Pape Gueye and Idrissa Gueye, and forward Sadio Mané, who was named Player of the Tournament following a series of decisive performances.

Nigeria, which finished third, also features prominently with three players selected: defender Calvin Bassey, winger Ademola Lookman and striker Victor Osimhen, all of whom played key roles in the Super Eagles’ strong showing.

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)