Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Calvin Bassey have been officially named in the CAF Team of the Tournament

Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Calvin Bassey have been officially named in the CAF Team of the Tournament** for the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (hosted in Morocco), recognizing their standout performances throughout the competition.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) released the prestigious Best XI shortly after the tournament's conclusion, with **Senegal** (the champions) and **Morocco** (runners-up) dominating the selection—each with four players featured. Nigeria's trio earned their spots thanks to consistent excellence:

- **Victor Osimhen** (striker) — Led Nigeria's attack with clinical finishing, key goals, and physical presence, building on his reputation as one of Africa's top forwards.

- **Ademola Lookman** (winger/attacking midfielder) — Top assist provider in the tournament (with four assists) and a creative force; notably, he's the only player to make the AFCON Team of the Tournament back-to-back (2023 and 2025).

- **Calvin Bassey** (defender) — Rock-solid at the back, completed more passes than any other player in the competition, and provided defensive stability that helped Nigeria go deep.

The full **CAF AFCON 2025 Team of the Tournament** (as selected by CAF's Technical Study Group) highlights Senegal and Morocco's dominance, but Nigeria's representation underscores the Super Eagles' strong showing despite not lifting the trophy.

Fans and analysts have praised the selections, with some noting omissions like Alex Iwobi or goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, but the trio's inclusion is widely seen as deserved. Osimhen and Lookman continue to cement their status as modern African stars, while Bassey's ball-playing ability from defense stood out.

This comes amid celebrations for Nigerian football talent shining on the continental stage—proud moments for the Super Eagles! 🇳🇬🦅