Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie, two Super Falcons players, have been nominated for the CAF Women’s Player of the Year award for 2024.
They are in the running for the 2024 CAF Awards along with eight other outstanding players because of their outstanding performances from the previous season.
Both Ajibade and Nnadozie were integral members of the Super Falcons squad that competed in the 2024 Olympic Games held in Paris, showcasing their talent on an international stage.
Their club performances have also been noteworthy; Ajibade helped Atletico Madrid secure a commendable third-place finish in the Spanish Primera División, known as the Iberdrola, for the 2023-2024 season.
Meanwhile, Nnadozie has been a crucial asset for Paris FC in France, where her exceptional skills were instrumental in the team’s qualifying for the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
She was recognized as the Best Goalkeeper at the 2023 CAF Awards, underlining her outstanding contributions to her team’s successes.
Note that in men’s football, Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman is seen as th major contender for the CAF men’s Player of the Year award.
Among the final five nominees, the lone Nigerian is the former Leicester City forward who helped Atalanta win the 2023–2024 Europa League. Remember that he scored a hat-trick to help Atalanta win the Europa League.
