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Oshoala Missed Out as CAF Announces 2024 Women’s Player of the Year Nominees

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the nominees for the prestigious 2024 Women’s Player of the Year award.

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This year’s lineup reflects the remarkable skill and rising prominence of women’s football across the African continent.

2024 Women’s Player of the Year Nominees:

Sandrine Niyonkuru (Burundi)
Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi)
Temwa Chawinga (Malawi)
Saniaa Msoudy (Morocco)
Chiamaka Nadozie (Nigeria)
Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria)
Jermaine Seopesenwe (South Africa)
Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa)
Barbra Banda (Zambia)
Rachael Kundananji (Zambia)

Notably absent from this year’s list is Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala, a long-time contender and former multiple-time winner of the award. Her omission underscores the growing competition and depth of talent in African women’s football.

The CAF Women’s Player of the Year award celebrates exceptional performances and achievements in women’s football. The 2024 winner will be announced at a highly anticipated ceremony, as the football community eagerly awaits to see who will take home the coveted honour.

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