Asisat Oshoala misses out on CAF Women’s Player of the Year shortlist for the first time in 10 years

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For the first time in a decade, Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala will not compete for the CAF Women’s Player of the Year award. The 10-player shortlist for the 2024 award was revealed by CAF on Wednesday night, but Oshoala’s name was missing.

Nigerians on the List

Despite Oshoala’s absence, Nigeria’s Rasheedat Ajibade, captain of the Super Falcons, and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie made the prestigious shortlist.

Other Nominees

The list includes top players from across Africa:

Burundi: Sandrine Niyonkuru
Malawi: Tabitha Chawinga and Temwa Chawinga
Morocco: Sanaa Mssoudy
South Africa: Jermaine Seoposenwe and Thembi Kgatlana
Zambia: Barbara Banda and Racheal Kundananji

Spotlight on CAF Women’s Champions League

Six of the nominees are also competing in the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, making the Interclub Women’s Player of the Year category equally exciting.

Recognition for Coaches

The awards will also honour women’s football coaches. Nominees include:

Mildred Cheche (Kenya): Led Kenya’s U-17 team to its first FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Thinasonke Mbuli (South Africa): Guided UWC to a historic CAF Women’s Champions League qualification.

Voting Process

Winners will be decided by votes from the CAF Technical Committee, media professionals, head coaches, and captains of member associations, along with clubs in CAF Interclub competitions.