Super Falcons, Nnadozie Emerge Big Winners at CAF Awards

Nigeria’s dominance in African women’s football was reaffirmed on Wednesday night as the Super Falcons were named Women’s National Team of the Year at the CAF Awards in Rabat, Morocco, while goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie extended her individual supremacy with a third consecutive Goalkeeper of the Year trophy. The Falcons’ recognition came barely months after their tenth Women’s Africa Cup of Nations triumph, a campaign widely regarded as one of their most disciplined in recent years. Their consistency through the year, despite rising competition across the continent, helped place them ahead of fellow nominees South Africa and Morocco. Nnadozie’s win carried its own weight. The 24-year-old saw off Khadija Er-Rmichi and Andile Dlamini to retain the award, underlining her position as one of Africa’s most reliable goalkeepers. Her contributions at WAFCON, including four clean sheets, were crucial to Nigeria’s title charge. Her club performances strengthened her case further. She played a key role in Paris FC’s Coupe de France Féminine success before making a summer switch to Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Women’s Super League, where she made an immediate impression with a Player of the Match display on her debut and early-season nominations. Wednesday’s ceremony marked another high point for Nigerian women’s football, which continues to maintain a leading presence on the continent even amid increasing investment from rival nations. The Falcons’ award, coupled with Nnadozie’s individual recognition, reinforces Nigeria’s position at the center of the women’s game in Africa. The honors return to Nigeria as a reminder of the team’s sustained relevance, and of a goalkeeper whose influence continues to grow across both club and international football

| 2025-11-20 13:48:06