Three Super Eagles soar  into AFCON Best X1 

• Lookman, Osimhen, Bassey listed

Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Calvin Bassey have been included in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Best XI of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025.

The selection was announced by CAF’s Technical Study Group (TSG) after the tournament ended on Sunday. The trio played key roles in Nigeria’s campaign, which saw the Super Eagles finish third overall.

Tournament winners Senegal and finalists Morocco dominated the Best XI, with four players each making the final list.

According to CAF, the Team of the Tournament was selected through a comprehensive technical evaluation process. This involved both remote and on-site assessments, supported by live data platforms, multi-angle video footage and analysis by technical experts.

Morocco’s goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou, led his country’s representation after conceding only two goals in seven matches. He was joined by teammates Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui and Brahim Díaz, who emerged as the tournament’s highest goal scorer.

Senegal’s representatives include defender Moussa Niakhaté, midfielders Pape Gueye and Idrissa Gueye, as well as forward Sadio Mané. Mané was also named Player of the Tournament following his decisive contributions to Senegal’s title-winning campaign.

Nigeria’s inclusion in the Best XI through Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen reflects the Super Eagles’ strong solidarity and competitive performance at the continental tournament.

Osimhen, the Galatasaray striker, was Nigeria’s top scorer  at the  tournament  with an impressive  four goals  in six matches  while  Lookman grabbed four goals  with an impressive four assists  in six matches.

 Fulham defender, Bassey, stood like a rock of Gibraltar  in the heart of the Super Eagles’ defence  and was even rewarded with the man of the Match Award  in the il-fated match  against hosts, Morocco in the semi-finals.  

AFCON 2025 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)

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