The Federation of African Football announced on Wednesday the nomination of Al-Hilal first football team goalkeeper, Moroccan international Yassine Bounou, for the Best Goalkeeper award in Africa for 2026, in recognition of the outstanding performances he delivered with Al-Hilal and the Moroccan national team.
Bounou looks forward to winning the award for the third time in his career, after previously winning it in 2023 and 2025, confirming his continued outstanding presence among the best goalkeepers in the African continent.
The Confederation of African Football is scheduled to announce the winner of the award during the annual CAF Awards ceremony, which will be held on Monday, December 7, in the Nigerian city of Lagos.
