Super Falcons’ Stellar Performers Nominated for 2023 CAF Women’s Player of The Year Award
In a testament to their outstanding contributions to women’s football, seven Super Falcons players have been shortlisted for the prestigious 2023 CAF Women’s Player of The Year award. The formidable septet includes Asisat Oshoala, Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Tony Payne, Christy Ucheibe, Osinachi Ohale, and Uchenna Kanu.
Chiamaka Nnadozie, the accomplished goalkeeper for the Super Falcons, has also received a well-deserved nomination for the Goalkeeper of the Year category. This recognition comes in light of her exceptional performances for both her club, Paris FC, and her impactful contributions during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The official CAF website, cafonline.com, unveiled the preliminary nominees for the various women’s categories of the CAF Awards 2023. Thirty women from twelve different countries constitute the Women’s Player of the Year list, with South Africa and Nigeria dominating the field with six players each.
In addition to the Super Falcons’ representation, Falconets star Esther Ajakaye, who marked her Super Falcons debut in the first leg of the 2024 Olympics qualifiers against Ethiopia, joins fellow citizens Deborah Abiodun and Oluwatosin Demehin as nominees for the Young Player of the Year award.
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Nigeria, with Coach Randy Waldrum at the helm, is set to compete against Burkina Faso, Burundi, Ghana, Malawi, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia for the National Team of the Year award. Coach Waldrum, credited for guiding the Super Falcons to the round of 16 in the 2023 FIFA Women World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, is also a candidate for Coach of the Year.
Asisat Oshoala, the dynamic striker for Barcelona, currently holds the title of the highest prize, securing it in 2022. Having clinched her fifth CAF women’s player of the year accolade, Oshoala is poised to compete for her sixth crown.
The anticipation builds as these exceptional athletes and their coach stand as representatives of Nigerian and African excellence in women’s football. The Super Falcons continue to showcase their prowess on the global stage, and the upcoming CAF Awards will undoubtedly be a celebration of their remarkable achievements.
