The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced its nominees for the Interclub Player of the Year award, and three Moroccan players have made the cut. Mounir Chouiar, Soufiane El Moudane, and Mohamed Rabie Hrimat have been recognized for their outstanding performances in African club competitions. This nomination highlights Morocco's growing influence in African football and the quality of its players.
Mounir Chouiar, a French-born Moroccan winger, has been a key player for RS Berkane. During the 2025-26 campaign, he made 38 appearances, scoring 13 goals and providing 8 assists. His contribution was also evident in the CAF Champions League, where he registered one goal and four assists in 10 appearances. Chouiar's ability to operate in wide attacking positions and his involvement in the final third made him an important part of RS Berkane's squad.
Soufiane El Moudane has also earned recognition for his impressive campaign with Olympique Safi, particularly in the CAF Confederation Cup. The midfielder made a significant contribution to Safi's continental run, scoring five goals and providing one assist in nine appearances. He also scored twice and registered one assist in the Botola Pro, taking his contribution to six goals and two assists across the two competitions.
Mohamed Rabie Hrimat completes the Moroccan trio after another productive season with AS FAR. The midfielder combined his responsibilities in the middle of the pitch with contributions in front of goal, finishing the 2025-26 campaign with eight goals in 26 Botola Pro appearances. He also featured in 13 CAF Champions League matches, scoring three goals and providing one assist.
The inclusion of the three players in the shortlist gives further recognition to Moroccan football's growing influence in African competitions. Their performances in Elbotola Pro and continental tournaments have strengthened Morocco's presence among Africa's leading football nations. This nomination also shows RS Berkane's continued presence in continental football, following its achievements in recent seasons.
Soufiane El Moudane's notable performance came against Mali's Djoliba, when he scored twice in Safi's 2-1 victory in February 2026. This win helped the Moroccan side secure qualification for the Confederation Cup quarter-finals. El Moudane's ability to contribute offensively from midfield made him one of the notable performers in Safi's continental campaign.
Mohamed Rabie Hrimat has since moved to Qatar's Al Shamal, bringing an end to his spell with AS FAR. The CAF Interclub Player of the Year award recognizes outstanding individual performances in African club competitions. The three Moroccan players will be competing against other top players from across the continent for this prestigious award.
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- Three Moroccan players, Mounir Chouiar, Soufiane El Moudane, and Mohamed Rabie Hrimat, have been shortlisted for the CAF Interclub Player of the Year award.
