Soccer News of Thursday, 21 November 2024

Source: www.mynigeria.com

CAF Women’s Award: Oshoala misses out as two Falcons make the Player of the Year shortlist

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Super Falcons stars, Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie have been nominated for the 2024 CAF Women’s Player of the Year.

The duo was selected alongside eight other players.

The teammates had an impressive showing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris while excelling at club level.

While Ajibade helped the Spanish side, Atletico Madrid finish third in the Spanish Iberdrola in the 2023/24 season, Nnadozie on her part inspired French D’Arkema outfit Paris FC to UEFA Women’s Champions League qualification.

Nnadozie was also adjudged the Best Goalkeeper at the 2023 CAF Awards.

Asisat Oshoala won the award last year.