The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the nominees for the prestigious titles of “National Team of the Year” and “Club of the Year” in the women’s category, as part of the 2024 CAF Awards.
Nigeria leads the nominations in the national team category, with its senior women’s team and both the U-17 and U-20 squads included in the list, underscoring the nation’s prominence in women’s football.
Nominees for National Team of the Year:
- Cameroon U-20
- Kenya U-17
- Malawi
- Morocco
- Morocco U-20
- Nigeria
- Nigeria U-17
- Nigeria U-20
- South Africa
- Zambia
These nominees represent a mix of senior and youth teams, reflecting the growing depth of talent and competitive spirit across African women’s football.
Nominees for Club of the Year:
- TP Mazembe (DR Congo)
- FC Masar (Egypt)
- Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (Ethiopia)
- AS FAR (Morocco)
- Edo Queens (Nigeria)
- Eagles of Medina (Senegal)
- Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
- University of the Western Cape (South Africa)
The nominees in the club category highlight the achievements of African women’s teams in domestic and international competitions, with clubs like AS FAR and Mamelodi Sundowns continuing to dominate on the continental stage.
The CAF Awards remain a key platform for recognizing and celebrating excellence in African football, and this year’s women’s categories reflect the strides being made in the development and recognition of the women’s game across the continent.
