The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the shortlist of nominees for the 2024 Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award, recognizing the outstanding contributions of 10 exceptional players from across the continent.
The announcement, part of the build-up to the highly anticipated CAF Awards ceremony, highlights goalkeepers who have excelled for both club and country in the past year.
Here is the full list of nominees:
- Andile Dlamini (South Africa/Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Thandeka Ngcobo (South Africa/University of the Western Cape)
- Cathy Biya (Cameroon/Éclair FC)
- Fideline Ngoy (DR Congo/TP Mazembe)
- Habiba Sabry (Egypt/FC Masar)
- Fatima El Jebraoui (Morocco/Wydad Athletic Club)
- Khadija Er-Rmichi (Morocco/AS FAR)
- Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria/Paris FC)
- Monle Oyono (Nigeria/Edo Queens)
- Catherine Musonda (Zambia/Indeni Roses)
Notable Nominees
Among the standouts, Andile Dlamini of Mamelodi Sundowns and Chiamaka Nnadozie of Paris FC are considered front-runners for the award.
Dlamini, renowned for her consistency and leadership, has been a cornerstone of her club and South Africa’s national team, while Nnadozie has gained widespread recognition for her commanding performances in France and on the international stage with Nigeria.
Morocco also has strong representation with two nominees, Fatima El Jebraoui of Wydad Athletic Club and Khadija Er-Rmichi of AS FAR, reflecting the nation’s growing prominence in women’s football.
Rising Stars
Emerging talents like Cathy Biya of Cameroon and Habiba Sabry of Egypt have made the shortlist, highlighting their rapid rise in the sport.
Additionally, Catherine Musonda of Zambia and Fideline Ngoy of TP Mazembe have showcased their skills on both regional and continental stages, earning them well-deserved recognition.
The Goalkeeper of the Year award celebrates not just exceptional shot-stopping but also leadership, resilience, and the ability to inspire teams to success.
The winner will be announced during the CAF Awards ceremony, a night dedicated to honoring Africa’s footballing excellence.
