CAF Awards: Super Falcons Named Women’s Team of the Year!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have clinched the prestigious Women’s Team of the Year title at the 2025 CAF Awards, held in Marrakech, Morocco. The recognition follows their outstanding display at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where they reached the finals and solidified their dominance in African women’s football.
“This award is a testament to our resilience, unity, and the power of Nigerian women in sport,” said team captain Onome Ebi.
Key Highlights:
- The Falcons beat South Africa’s Banyana Banyana and Morocco’s Lionesses to the top honour.
- Nigeria’s run at WAFCON 2024 included five wins, one draw, and a narrow loss to South Africa in the final.
- Several players, including Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie, were also nominated in individual categories.
Why It Matters:
- Reinforces Nigeria’s legacy as Africa’s most successful women’s football nation.
- Highlights the growing impact of African women in global football conversations.
- Could boost investment and youth interest in women’s football in Nigeria.
What to Watch:
- Reactions from the NFF and Ministry of Sports.
- – Potential sponsorships or funding announcements for women’s teams.
- Preparation for upcoming Olympic qualifiers and the 2026 WAFCON.
Sources:
- CAF Official – 2025 CAF Awards Results
- BBC Sport Africa – “Super Falcons Win Team of the Year”
- ESPN – “Nigeria Celebrated at CAF Women’s Awards”
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