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Chiamaka Nnadozie, Super Falcons and Paris FC goalkeeper has been named among the final five contenders for the 2024 CAF Women’s Player of the Year award. The shortlist announced on CAF's social media, includes Zambia’s Barbara Banda, Malawi’s Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga, and Morocco’s Sanaa Mssoudy. Notably, Atletico Madrid forward Rasheedat Ajibade did not cut.
Nnadozie has also been shortlisted for the Goalkeeper of the Year award alongside South Africa’s Andile Dlamini, Morocco’s Khadija Er-rich, Egypt’s Habiba Sabry, and DR Congo’s Fideline Ngoy. Her achievements follow her triumph as Goalkeeper of the Year at the 2023 CAF Awards.
Nigeria’s national women’s team is a contender for National Team of the Year, while Edo Queens will vie for the Club of the Year award. Other Nigerians, including Falconets striker Chiamaka Okwuchukwu and coach Christopher Danjuma, are in contention for the Young Player and Coach of the Year awards, respectively.
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The recognition of Chiamaka Nnadozie in the CAF Women’s Player of the Year category reflects Nigerian athletes' undeniable talent and commitment. Her consistent performances at the club level with Paris FC and internationally with the Super Falcons highlight her as a beacon of excellence in African football.
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As a nation, we take immense pride in Nnadozie's nomination alongside the continent’s best. Her dual nominations for Player and Goalkeeper of the Year underscore her versatility and influence in the game. This speaks volumes about her skill, leadership, resilience, and ability to inspire her teammates.
However, these nominations also shed light on the broader achievements of Nigerian football. The inclusion of Edo Queens, Falconets striker Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, and Coach Christopher Danjuma demonstrates that talent runs deep in the country's footballing ecosystem.
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As we anticipate the results at the CAF Awards, we stand behind Nnadozie and all other Nigerian nominees. Their achievements reinforce the country's standing in global women’s football and offer hope for an even brighter future.
Did You Know?
Chiamaka Nnadozie became the youngest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet in a Women’s World Cup match at age 18.
Barbara Banda was the first Zambian woman to score in the Olympic Games.
The sisters, Temwa and Tabitha, both play professionally in China, a rarity for [siblings](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/womens-football/).
Sanaa Mssoudy helped [Morocco reach](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/fan-zone/nwachukwu-the-provider-as-plodiv-begin-league-campaign/) the final of the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The CAF Women’s Player of the Year award has been won by a Nigerian player 11 times, the most by any nation.