Banda and Chawinga sisters make Caf Awards Women’s Player of the Year shortlist

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the top five nominees in each of the women’s categories at the upcoming 2024 Caf Awards, as excitement mounts for the ceremony to be staged on 16 December, 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco.

The 2024 Caf Awards cover the period from January to October this year. Five outstanding players have been shortlisted for the prestigious Caf Women’s Player of the Year, including the dynamic sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga (Malawi), Sanaâ Mssoudy (Morocco), Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria) and Barbra Banda (Zambia).

This year’s nominees reflect the excellence in women’s football across the continent after their impressive performances at club and national team level.

The Caf Goalkeeper of the Year category includes five exceptional shot-stoppers while the Interclub Player of the Year category highlights five standout performers who shone during continental competitions.

Emerging talents are celebrated in the Caf Young Player of the Year category featuring top nominees, while the Caf Women’s Coach of the Year category honours the technical brilliance of five coaches.

The awards also recognise the contributions of national teams and clubs.

The nominees for Caf Women’s National Team of the Year are Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and the Cameroon Under-20 side, while Club of the Year contenders include TP Mazembe (DR Congo), AS FAR (Morocco), and Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa).

The winners of each category will be determined through votes from the Caf Technical Committee, media professionals, head coaches and captains of Member Associations, as well as clubs participating in the group stages of Interclub competitions. The #CAFAwards24 continue to celebrate the outstanding achievements of African footballers, coaches and teams.

Last year, Asisat Oshoala earned the title of Caf Women’s Player of the Year, and this year’s nominees will look to follow in her illustrious footsteps.

Full List of Nominees (in alphabetical order by Member Association):

Player of the Year (Women)

• Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi / Olympique Lyonnais)

• Temwa Chawinga (Malawi / Kansas City Current)

• Sanaâ Mssoudy (Morocco / AS FAR)

• Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Paris FC)

• Barbra Banda (Zambia / Orlando Pride)

Goalkeeper of the Year (Women)

• Fideline Ngoy (DR Congo / TP Mazembe)

• Habiba Sabry (Egypt / FC Masar)

• Khadija Er-Rmichi (Morocco / AS FAR)

• Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Paris FC)