Fiston Mayele Wins Interclub Player of the Year: A Breakthrough Moment at the CAF Awards 2025

In a night of celebration for African club football, Fiston Mayele wins Interclub Player of the Year at the 2025 CAF Awards, capping off a spectacular campaign with Pyramids FC that underlined his status as one of the continent’s top forwards.

A Historic Season for Mayele

Mayele’s achievement didn’t come out of thin air. During the 2024/25 season, he was the leading scorer in the CAF Champions League, netting nine goals as Pyramids FC secured their first-ever continental title.

His knack for big moments shone through, especially in the Champions League final where he opened the scoring, helping deliver a 3–2 aggregate victory.

Related: Achraf Hakimi wins African Player of the Year 2025

Why the Award Matters

Winning the Interclub Player of the Year is a massive personal milestone for Mayele, but it’s also symbolic for Congolese football—his victory represents a major recognition on a continental scale.

His consistent finishing, leadership in attack, and ability to perform under pressure made him a standout, not just as a goalscorer but as a complete forward.

Impact on Pyramids FC

Mayele’s award highlights how integral he was to Pyramids’ rise. His goals not only won them the Champions League, but also helped them lift the CAF Super Cup, where he scored the decisive goal in a 1–0 win.

For Pyramids FC, this kind of recognition for their star player underlines their ambition and steady growth as a club competing at the highest levels of African football.

What’s Next

As Mayele basks in his CAF Awards glory, the challenge will be to build on this momentum. Defending the interclub honor will not be easy — but if his form holds, he could become one of the defining players in African football of this generation.