Morocco’s forward Brahim Diaz earned the best goalscorer award of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) organized by Morocco from December 21, 2025 through January 18, 2026,won by Senegal following their victory in the final against Morocco. Yassine Bono was named Best Goalkeeper after conceding only two goals throughout this AFCON edition, including one in the final. Morocco’s national team also received the Fair Play trophy at the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. Senegalese forward Sadio Mané was honored with the Best Player award for his outstanding performance in this tournament. Seen from above, it appears as a sculptural reinterpretation of the AFCON trophy, combining the official identity of the competition with a touch of contemporary Moroccan craftsmanship.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 19, 2026 07:13 UTC