In a moment that brought pride to Guinea and joy to fans across the continent, Serhou Guirassy was officially named the “Best West African Player Abroad” at the inaugural CIS Awards 2025, held in Conakry on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Noom Hotel.
It’s a crowning achievement for the Borussia Dortmund and Guinea international striker, whose meteoric rise has captured the attention of football fans around the globe.
Guirassy’s 2024/25 season was nothing short of extraordinary. He finished as the joint-top scorer in the UEFA Champions League, netting 13 goals in just 14 matches – a feat that placed him among Europe’s elite.
His consistent performances in the Bundesliga, where he scored 21 goals in 30 appearances, further solidified his status as one of the most prolific forwards in world football.
Beyond the statistics, Guirassy’s success resonates deeply with fans in Guinea and across West Africa.
His journey – from relative obscurity to starring for one of Europe’s top clubs – symbolises perseverance, self-belief, and raw talent.
In his acceptance speech, Guirassy dedicated the award to “every young African boy or girl dreaming big,” encouraging them to “keep working and believing.”
This historic win not only celebrates Guirassy’s brilliance but also underscores the growing impact of West African players on the global stage.
Guirassy prevailed over four other nominees – Thomas Partey, Franck Yannick Kessie, Pape Matar Sarr and Victor Osimhen to claim the most prestigious accolade of the inaugural edition of the CIS Awards.
