Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has edged out Senegal’s Edouard Mendy to claim the Golden Glove award at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, following a commanding and consistent display throughout the tournament.
Already the reigning CAF Goalkeeper of the Year, Bounou once again showcased why he is regarded as one of Africa’s elite shot-stoppers.
Match after match, the Atlas Lions’ number one delivered calm, authority and reliability between the posts, forming the backbone of Morocco’s impressive run to the final.
Statistically, the race for the Golden Glove was tight. Bounou and Mendy both finished the tournament with five clean sheets, the highest tally at AFCON 2025.
However, the Moroccan edged the contest on overall impact, conceding just two goals in seven matches, a testament to his sharp reflexes, positional awareness and command of his defence.
As the knockout stages unfolded, Bounou continued to rise with the occasion. He produced several crucial saves in high-pressure moments, often swinging the momentum in Morocco’s favour.
His semi-final performance stood out in particular, as his decisive interventions and composure under pressure played a key role in sending the hosts into the final.
Although Morocco narrowly lost 1–0 after extra time to Senegal in the final, Bounou’s influence across the competition was impossible to ignore.
His consistency over the course of the tournament ultimately separated him from his closest rival, Mendy, and earned him the Golden Glove accolade.
The award further strengthens the shot-stopper’s reputation as one of the continent’s finest goalkeepers and highlights his importance to Morocco’s memorable AFCON 2025 campaign. Once again, he proved that success at the highest level often begins with excellence at the back.
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