Nigeria Claims Three Spots in 2026 CAF Women’s Awards Shortlist

By Samuel Akpan

Nigeria has secured nominations in three categories for the 2026 CAF Women’s Awards, announced on Tuesday.

The nominees include Christiana Uzoma, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei, and the Super Falcons.

Edo Queens goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma is shortlisted for Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year against Chloe N’Gazi, Michaely Bihina, Cynthia Konlan, Mercy Sikelo, Fatoumata Karantao, Khadija Er-Rmichi, Adji Ndiaye, Kaylin Swart and Hazel Nali.

Robo Queens and Flamingos forward Oluwakemi Adegbuyi plus Benfica and Falconets attacker Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei join the Women’s Young Player of the Year list with Romaine Gandonou, Maëva Nyanidjo, Grace-Ruth Sery, N’Sira Ouédraogo, Rose Kadzere, Kautar Azraf, Adji Ndiaye and Winfrida Gerald.

Despite missing the WAFCON crown, the Super Falcons earned a Women’s National Team of the Year nod, facing champions Cameroon alongside Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Malawi, Mali, Morocco and South Africa.

No Super Falcons player received a nomination in the Women’s Player of the Year category.

PerSecondNews reports that winners will be unveiled at the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony on Monday, December 7, in Lagos.