Posted by Chinenye on Tue 03rd Nov, 2026 - tori.ng
Nigeria has secured three spots on the 2026 CAF Women Awards shortlist, putting the spotlight on some promising female football stars.
(Super Falcons. Photo by Score Nigeria)
The Confederation of African Football has released the shortlist for the 2026 CAF Women's Awards.
Ten players are nominated in each of three categories: Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year.
Ten national teams are also up for National Team of the Year.
Nigeria has three names on the list.
Edo Queens goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma is nominated for Goalkeeper of the Year.
Benfica and Falconets forward Seimeyeha Akekoromowei and Robo Queens and Flamingos forward Oluwakemi Adegbuyi are both up for Young Player of the Year.
No Nigerian made the Player of the Year list, but Nigeria is in the running for National Team of the Year.
Other notable names include Malawi's Temwa Chawinga, who is in the top 10 of the women's 2026 Ballon d'Or rankings.
Cameroon's Michaely Bihina is nominated in two categories, Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year, and Senegal's Adji Ndiaye is also up for two awards, Goalkeeper of the Year and Young Player of the Year.
The winners will be announced at the CAF Awards ceremony on Monday, December 7, 2026, in Lagos.