CAF unveil 10 nominees for Women’s National Team of the Year award

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the 10 nominees for the 2026 Women’s National Team of the Year award, with Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco among the countries shortlisted for the prestigious continental honour.

The nominees were announced on Tuesday, November 3, as part of the various categories for the 2026 CAF Awards, which will recognise outstanding achievements in African football over the past year.

The shortlist features 10 national teams from across the continent, reflecting the growing competitiveness and development of women’s football in Africa.

Ghana’s inclusion offers the West African nation an opportunity to receive continental recognition for its performances during the year, while Nigeria and South Africa have also secured places on the shortlist.

Morocco, which continues to play an important role in the growth of women’s football on the continent, is another notable nominee.

Cameroon have also been recognised following their historic triumph at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where the Indomitable Lionesses were crowned African champions.

The remaining nominees are Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Malawi and Mali, completing a 10-team shortlist for the award.

The competition brings together national teams from different regions of Africa, with each country hoping to claim recognition for its achievements and contributions to women’s football.

The winner will be announced at the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria.

Full list of nominees:

1. Algeria

2. Cape Verde

3. Cameroon

4. Côte d’Ivoire

5. Ghana

6. Malawi

7. Mali

8. Morocco

9. Nigeria

10. South Africa