Ghana’s Black Stars Nominated for 2025 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Men’s National Team of the Year.
The Black Stars of Ghana- Photo credit GFA
Accra, Ghana — The Black Stars of Ghana have achieved a significant milestone: the national men’s team was shortlisted for the Men’s National Team of the Year category at the 2025 CAF Awards, making Ghana the only country in the men’s categories to earn a nomination this year. This recognition comes after a year marked by steady momentum for the Ghanaian squad, and it offers a bright‐spot for Ghanaian football ahead of major upcoming fixtures and tournaments.
The nomination places the Black Stars alongside nine other national teams across Africa from Morocco to Tunisia who have also been shortlisted for standout performance between 6 January and 15 October 2025. The team recorded five wins out of six competitive matches this year. In their final 2026 World Cup qualifying match, they defeated Comoros and topped Group I with 25 points, the fourth‐highest total among all CAF qualifying groups. These statistics underscore the team’s disciplined performance and improved consistency on the continental stage.
After some turbulent years for the national team, this nod signals that Ghana is still a force in African football. With major tournaments ahead such as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the recognition can boost confidence, attract support and galvanize the players and technical team. Furthermore, it puts Ghana’s footballing systems, player pipeline and coaching structures under a positive lens, potentially attracting investment and international attention.
The nomination of the Black Stars for the 2025 CAF Men’s National Team of the Year Award marks a strategic moment of recognition for Ghanaian football. It is a testament to recent hard‐work and a beacon for what must come next. For players, coaches, administrators and fans alike, this is both a celebration and a call to action.
As Ghana looks ahead, the message is clear: the nomination is just the start the destination remains success on the pitch.
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