Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has once again been nominated for the African Footballer of the Year one year after winning the award. He was named to the 10-player shortlist for this year’s edition, joining his international compatriots Brahim Diaz and Ismael Saibari. The Moroccan trio featured prominently in their country’s international campaigns in 2026, including its World Cup quarterfinal appearance. Hakimi will be hoping to retain the award, having also played an important role in Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League win for the second consecutive year. Senegal’s Sadio Mané, Ghana’s Antoine Semenyo, and South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena are also nominated. On the women’s side, Cameroon, the continental champion, dominates the shortlists.