2026 CAF Awards: Super Falcons stars missing from Women's Player of the Year shortlist

Nigeria's Super Falcons players person been near retired of the nominees for the 2026 CAF Women's Player of the Year award.

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, unveiled the shortlist for the assorted grant categories connected Tuesday, with nary Nigerian subordinate making the last database successful the women's category.

The omission comes aft the Super Falcons' disappointing run astatine the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, wherever Nigeria suffered a quarter-final exit against eventual champions Cameroon.

Nigeria has historically dominated the award, with erstwhile Super Falcons stars Perpetua Nkwocha and Asisat Oshoala winning the prestigious honour aggregate times.

This year's shortlist features players from 7 countries: Algeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Malawi, Morocco, South Africa and Zambia.

Cameroon leads the nominations with 3 players, reflecting its awesome performances successful women's football. The country's nominees are Marie Ngah Manga, Michaely Bihina and Monique Ngock.

Algeria is represented by Marine Dafeur, portion Ghana's sole nominee is Portia Boakye.

Malawi has 2 representatives, sisters Tabitha Chawinga and Temwa Chawinga. Morocco's Hanane Ait El Haj, South Africa's Thembi Kgatlana and Zambia's Barbara Banda co...