Super Falcons miss CAF Player of the Year nominations

For the first time in many years, no player from the Super Falcons will be nominated for the CAF Women’s Player of the Year award, as announced by the Confederation of African Football on November 1, 2026. The award ceremony is set to take place in Lagos on December 7, 2026.

The nominations include players from various African countries across three categories: Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year, and Goalkeeper of the Year. Despite the absence of Nigerian players in the individual categories, the Super Falcons are included in the National Team of the Year shortlist.

This omission follows a disappointing performance at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they were eliminated in the quarter-finals, and their failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Historically, Nigerian players have dominated the individual awards, with notable winners including Asisat Oshoala and Perpetua Nkwocha.

Among the nominees for Player of the Year are Temwa Chawinga and Michaely Bihina, while Christiana Uzoma represents Nigeria in the Goalkeeper of the Year category.