Adegbuyi and Akekoromowei Nominated for 2026 CAF Award
Kemi Adegbuyi, a 16-year-old rising star from the Flamingos, and Janet ‘Semenya’ Akekoromowei, a striker for the Falconets and Benfica, have been included in the 10-person shortlist for the 2026 CAF Young Player award in the women's category. Adegbuyi has been instrumental in the Flamingos' success, helping the team reach the U17 World Cup semifinal for only the second time and showcasing her talent at the WAFU B level and in the NWFL.
Akekoromowei has also made her mark, having played for the Falconets at the U20 World Cup held in Poland earlier in the year. The shortlist features other nominees, including Grace-Ruth Sery, Rose Kadzere, Adji Ndiaye, Romaine Gandonou, and Winfrida Gerald.
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