𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓: Ajibade, Okoronkwu Nominated for CAF Women’s Player of the Year!

𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓: Ajibade, Okoronkwu Nominated for CAF Women’s Player of the Year!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released its nominations for the 2025 Women’s Player of the Year award. Nigerian stars Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie are among the contenders. [1]

Nominees for 2025 CAF Women’s Player of the Year

• Sandrine Niyonkuru (Burundi / FC Masar) [1]
• Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi / Lyon) [1]
• Temwa Chawinga (Malawi / Kansas City Current) [2]
• Sanaa Mssoudy (Morocco / AS FAR) [2]
• Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Paris FC) [1]
• Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria / Atlético Madrid) [1]
• Jermaine Seoposenwe (South Africa / Monterrey) [2]
• Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa / Tigres UANL) [2]
• Barbra Banda (Zambia / Orlando Pride) [1]
• Racheal Kundananji (Zambia / Bay FC) [2]

Highlights and Implications

• Nigeria has two nominees in the list: Ajibade and Nnadozie, underscoring the strength of the Super Falcons.
• Past WAFCON performance and club form will play a big role in the final decision.
• The nominations bring renewed focus on women’s football in Africa and more visibility for female athletes. Citations:

1. ESPN.com: www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/42517028/nwsl-stars-chawinga-banda-nominated-caf-women-player-year?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Confédération Africaine de Football: www.cafonline.com/news/caf-announces-cafawards24-nominees-for-womens-categories-as-awards-ceremony-edges-closer/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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