BEST PLAYERS
Welcome to the BEST Player hub of CANADA African Cup of Nations. This section shines a spotlight on the tournament standout performers each year, celebrating the cream of African football talent competing on CANADA soil. Here, you’ll find comprehensive, year-by-year accolades that recognize excellence across every position and aspect of the game.
2025 OACN

2025 MVP| KENYA| GERSHOM OKOTH
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YOUNG PLAYER| GAMBIA | AMADOU CHAM
BEST FORWARD| KENYA | JOE MOSES
BEST MIDFIELDER| GAMBIA | LAMIN TRAWALLY
BEST DEFENDER| KENYA | ARAFT OPAR
GOLDEN GLOVE| GAMBIA | MODOU MANJANG
GOLDEN BOOT | CAMEROON | JULES LALA
COACH OF THE YEAR| KENYA | ISAAC ONYANGO
2024 OACN

2024 MVP| SOMALIA| DURUSA SHUBISA
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YOUNG PLAYER| SOMALIA| TARIIIQ ALI
BEST FORWARD| GHANA.N | LEAFORD ALLEN
BEST MIDFIELDER| GAMBIA| LAWRENCE MENDY
BEST DEF| SOMALIA | KHALID MOHAMMAD
GOLDEN GLOVE| GAMBIA | MODOU MANJANG
GOLDEN BOOT| GHANA | ADEBAYO
COACH OF THE YEAR| GHANA | NHANS KWAME
