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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| SOMALIATARIIIQ 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

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