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Nigeria’s Adegbuyi, Akekoromowei, Super Falcons make 2026 CAF women’s awards list
Nigeria has secured nominations in three categories at the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women’s Awards, with goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, forwards Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei, as well as the Super Falcons, making the shortlist announced on Tuesday.
Edo Queens goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma is among the contenders for the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award.
She will face competition from Chloe N’Gazi, Michaely Bihina, Cynthia Konlan, Mercy Sikelo, Fatoumata Karantao, Khadija Er-Rmichi, Adji Ndiaye, Kaylin Swart and Hazel Nali.
In the Women’s Young Player of the Year category, Robo Queens and Flamingos forward Oluwakemi Adegbuyi has been nominated alongside Benfica and Falconets forward Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei.
Other nominees in the category include Romaine Gandonou, Maëva Nyanidjo, Grace-Ruth Sery, N’Sira Ouédraogo, Rose Kadzere, Kautar Azraf, Adji Ndiaye and Winfrida Gerald.
The Super Falcons have also been nominated for the Women’s National Team of the Year award despite failing to win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title.
Nigeria will compete against WAFCON champions Cameroon, Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Malawi, Mali, Morocco and South Africa for the award.
However, no Super Falcons player was nominated in the Women’s Player of the Year category.
The winners will be announced at the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony on Monday, December 7, in Lagos.
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Nigeria’s Adegbuyi, Akekoromowei, Super Falcons make 2026 CAF women’s awards list
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