FULL LIST: Super Falcons, three Nigerians nominated for 2026 CAF women’s awards
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Verified Synthesis~78s readCameroon’s Michaely Bihina is nominated for both Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year, and Senegal’s Adji Ndiaye for both Goalkeeper of the Year and Young Player of the Year. The shortlist, which was shared via the football body’s handle on Tuesday, featured 10 players from different African countries across three categories — Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year.
Context & Background
- ✦Nigeria was also nominated for the National Team of the Year award.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2026:The Confederation of African Football has released the names of nominees for the 2026 CAF Women’s Awards.Tuesday:The shortlist, which was shared via the football body’s handle on Tuesday, featured 10 players from different African countries across three categories — Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year.2026:Award winners will be announced at the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony on Monday, December 7, 2026, in Lagos State.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- Cameroon’s Michaely Bihina is nominated for both Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year, and Senegal’s Adji Ndiaye for both Goalkeeper of the Year and Young Player of the Year.
- The shortlist, which was shared via the football body’s handle on Tuesday, featured 10 players from different African countries across three categories — Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year.
- Nigeria was also nominated for the National Team of the Year award.
Key Facts:2026: The Confederation of African Football has released the names of nominees for the 2026 CAF Women’s Awards.Tuesday: The shortlist, which was shared via the football body’s handle on Tuesday, featured 10 players from different African countries across three categories — Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year.2026: Award winners will be announced at the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony on Monday, December 7, 2026, in Lagos State.2026: Notable among the nominees for the Player of the Year award is Malawi international Temwa Chawinga, who was listed in the top 10 women’s 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings.
Editorial Excerpt
Nigeria's Super Falcons and three players have been nominated for the 2026 CAF Women’s Awards. See the full list of nominees across all categories.
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What is the latest development regarding Lagos State?
Cameroon’s Michaely Bihina is nominated for both Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year, and Senegal’s Adji Ndiaye for both Goalkeeper of the Year and Young Player of the Year.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The primary parties identified in this coverage include Lagos State, Super Falcons of Nigeria, Benin City.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
The Confederation of African Football has released the names of nominees for the 2026 CAF Women’s Awards.
