Serhou Guirassy Snubbed: Brother & agent fires back as CAF final shortlist 2025 triggers controversy | OneFootball

agent calls CAF’s decision "scandal" despite Dortmund striker’s record breaking year

Serhou Guirassy Snubbed: Brother & agent fires back as CAF final shortlist 2025 triggers controversy

The Confederation of African Football CAF announced its final shortlist for the 2025 African Player of the Year on Sunday but the absence of Serhou Guirassy has triggered fierce backlash from the player’s camp.

The Borussia Dortmund striker who enjoyed one of the most prolific years ever by an African forward in Europe was not included among the final three nominees:

Agent slams CAF in angry Instagram post

Guirassy’s brother & agent, Karamba Guirassy, publicly blasted CAF’s decision on Instagram calling the shortlist "scandal" and using expletive to underline his frustration.

He argued that the 29 year old forward had done more than enough to earn spot among Africa’s elite in 2025.

What Guirassy achieved in 2024 /25

Karamba highlighted several of his brother’s accomplishments:

Since joining Borussia Dortmund from Stuttgart in 2024, Guirassy has maintained elite numbers: