Rasheedat Ajibade and Esther Okoronkwo have been nominated for the CAF Women’s Player of the Year award.
Okoronkwo, who stars for AFC Toronto, played a key role in Justine Madugu’s Super Falcons squad that won the 2024 WAFCON in Morocco, scoring two goals and providing six assists.
In the goalkeeping category, Chiamaka Nnadozie has been nominated for the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award following her brilliant performances for both club and country.
Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu and Flamingos boss Bankole Olowookere have also been shortlisted for the CAF Women’s Coach of the Year award. Madugu led Nigeria to continental glory and was earlier nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or Women’s Coach of the Year.
Flamingos coach Olowookere will also look to crown his year with success as he leads Nigeria to the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco this month.
