CAF Awards: Super Falcons spare Nigeria’s blushes on the continent yet again

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CAF Awards: Super Falcons spare Nigeria’s blushes on the continent yet again

Nigeria walked into Wednesday night’s CAF Awards with quiet confidence. Six nominations across different categories had raised hopes of a strong showing, yet the final tally left a mixed feeling in the air. 

By the end of the ceremony in Rabat, only two Super Falcons winners emerged, and even those came with talking points that kept debates buzzing long after the lights dimmed.

Still, the night wasn’t without its bright spots. The performances that delivered Nigeria’s victories were rooted in months of grit, travel, bruises, setbacks, and eventual triumph. 

CAF Awards: Super Falcons spare Nigeria's blushes on the continent yet again

And once again, it was the country’s women’s team that carried the flag with distinction, reminding the continent why they remain a dominant force in African football.

Super Falcons take the spotlight in Rabat

The Super Falcons’ presence on that stage was hardly accidental. Their historic charge to a tenth WAFCON title earlier this year was the backbone of Nigeria’s success at the awards.

Even in a final that tested every ounce of their character, coming from two goals down against hosts Morocco they showed that championship mentality that has kept them at the summit for decades.

Their unbeaten run through the tournament was always going to attract recognition, and it did. Chiamaka Nnadozie, once again, proved impossible to ignore. The former Paris FC star cemented her reputation as one of the best on the continent by securing her third straight Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award.

Her form throughout the 2024/25 season, coupled with decisive stops during WAFCON, gave her an edge that voters simply couldn’t overlook.

However, the category that drew the most reactions was the Women’s Player of the Year race. Rasheedat Ajibade, a star for both club and the Super Falcons, narrowly missed out. Instead, Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak etched her name into the history books, becoming the first Moroccan woman to claim the award.

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Solace Chukwu

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Solace Chukwu is one of Africa's foremost football columnists, with over a decade of experience working with various media outlets including Goal, Guardian UK, Pulse Sports and NewFrame News. While football is his first love, he also follows and comments on boxing and tennis.

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