Ajibade, Nnadozie, Edo Queens among nominees for 2024 CAF Awards

By Tosin Omojola

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the nominees for the Women’s category of the 2024 CAF Awards, with Nigerian players and coaches featuring prominently.

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie earned two nominations, including Women’s Player of the Year, where she is listed alongside her compatriot Rasheedat Ajibade.

In the Coach of the Year category, three Nigerians made the shortlist: Bankole Olowookere (Flamingos), Chris Danjuma (Falconets), and Moses Adukwu (Edo Queens).

For Goalkeeper of the Year, Nnadozie is joined by Edo Queens’ Monle Owono. Edo Queens also secured a nomination for Club of the Year.

Sebastian Flourish and Chiamaka Okhuchukwu were nominated for Young Player of the Year, while Nigeria’s national teams—Super Falcons, Flamingos, and Falconets—were all listed for Team of the Year.

The winners will be announced on December 16 in Marrakech, Morocco.