The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the shortlists for the women’s categories in the Caf Awards 2023, recognizing outstanding achievements in African women’s football.
In the Player of the Year category, ten players are vying for the coveted individual honor. Meanwhile, other categories including Interclub Player of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, Young Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, National Team of the Year, and Club of the Year feature five nominees each.
The ultimate winners in each category will be determined through votes from a diverse panel consisting of the Caf Technical Committee, media professionals from Member Associations, head coaches, and captains of Member Associations, as well as clubs involved in the group stages of the Interclub competitions.
The highly anticipated Awards Gala is scheduled for December 11, 2023, at the Palais des Congrès, Movenpick, Marrakech, Morocco.
Player of the Year
Ajara Nchout Njoya (Cameroon, Internazionale Milano)
Anissa Lahmari (Morocco, Levante Las Planas)
Fatima Tagnaout (Morocco, AS FAR)
Ghizlaine Chebbak (Morocco, AS FAR)
Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria, Barcelona)
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria, Paris FC)
Andile Dlamini (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Hilda Magaia (South Africa, Sejong Sportstoto)
Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa, Racing Louisville)
Barbara Banda (Zambia, Shanghai Shengli)
Goalkeeper of the Year
Imane Abdelahad (Morocco, SC Casablanca)
Khadija Er-Rmichi (Morocco, AS FAR)
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria, Paris FC)
Andile Dlamini (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Kaylin Swart (South Africa, JVW)
Interclub Player of the Year
Refilwe Tholakele (Botswana, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Comfort Yeboah (Ghana, Ampem Darkoa)
Fatima Tagnaout (Morocco, AS FAR)
Ghizlaine Chebbak (Morocco, AS FAR)
Lebohang Ramalepe (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Young Player of the Year (not more than 21 years)
Comfort Yeboah (Ghana, Ampem Darkoa)
Nesryne El Chad (Morocco, Lille)
Deborah Abiodun (Nigeria, Pittsburg Panthers)
Esther Opeyemi Ajakaye (Nigeria, Delta Queens)
Thubelihle Shamase (South Africa, University of Johannesburg FC)
Coach of the Year
Mehdi El Qaichouri (SC Casablanca)
Reynald Pedros (Morocco)
Randy Waldrum (Nigeria)
Desiree Ellis (South Africa)
Jerry Tshabalala (Mamelodi Sundowns)
National Team of the Year
Morocco
Nigeria
Senegal
South Africa
Zambia
Club of the Year
Ampem Darkoa (Ghana)
AS FAR (Morocco)
SC Casablanca (Morocco)
Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
JKT Queens (Tanzania).
