Three-time winner Chiamaka Nnadozie misses out as CAF unveils 2026 Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year nominees

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the 10 nominees for the 2026 Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award, with Nigeria’s three-time winner Chiamaka Nnadozie surprisingly missing from the shortlist.

Nnadozie, who has established herself as one of Africa’s leading female goalkeepers through her impressive performances at club and international level, will not have the opportunity to defend her individual recognition after failing to make the final list of nominees.

Despite her absence, Nigeria will still have representation in the category through Christiana Uzoma, who has earned a place among the 10 goalkeepers shortlisted for the prestigious continental honour.

The nominees were announced on Tuesday, November 3, as CAF continues to unveil the various categories ahead of the 2026 awards ceremony.

Cameroon’s Michaely Bihina is another notable inclusion following her outstanding performances at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where she helped the Indomitable Lionesses secure the continental title.

Bihina also earned the tournament’s Best Goalkeeper award after producing a series of impressive displays between the posts.

Ghana’s Cynthia Konlan has also been recognised, alongside Algeria’s Chloe N’Gazi and Tanzania’s Mercy Sikelo.

The shortlist further features Mali’s Fatoumata Karantao, Morocco’s Khadija Er-Rmichi, Senegal’s Adji Ndiaye, South Africa’s Kaylin Swart and Zambia’s Hazel Nali.

The nominees will now compete for one of the prestigious individual honours in African women’s football, with the winner set to be announced at the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony.

The event will take place on Monday, December 7, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria.

Full list of nominees:

1. Chloe N’Gazi (Algeria)

2. Michaely Bihina (Cameroon)

3. Cynthia Konlan (Ghana)

4. Mercy Sikelo (Tanzania)

5. Fatoumata Karantao (Mali)

6. Khadija Er-Rmichi (Morocco)

7. Christiana Uzoma (Nigeria)

8. Adji Ndiaye (Senegal)

9. Kaylin Swart (South Africa)

10. Hazel Nali (Zambia)