Super Falcons named national team of the year at 2025 CAF awards
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been named the National Team of the Year at the 2025 CAF Awards, held in Rabat, Morocco.
This prestigious award recognizes the team's outstanding performance in the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, where they clinched a record-extending 10th title.
The Super Falcons made history by coming back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final, showcasing their resilience and determination. This victory marked a highlight in Nigerian football, solidifying the team's status as Africa's most successful women's national team.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade was nominated for the CAF Women's Player of the Year award, after being named the MVP of the 2024 WAFCON.
Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was shortlisted for the Women's Goalkeeper of the Year award, following her impressive performances throughout the tournament.
Shakirat Moshood, captain of the Flamingos, lost out to Morocco's Doha El Madani in the Young Women's Player of the Year category.
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, received the award on behalf of the team, congratulating the players and coaches on their remarkable achievement.
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