The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the list of nominees for the Women’s categories in the upcoming CAF Awards 2025, recognizing outstanding achievements in African women’s football. The announcement, made on Wednesday, highlights the players, coaches, and teams that have made remarkable contributions to the sport over the past year.

The prestigious CAF Awards ceremony will celebrate excellence and dedication in African football, covering performances between January 6 and October 15, 2025. It will bring together top female footballers, coaches, and national teams from across the continent who have demonstrated skill, leadership, and passion in local and international competitions.

According to CAF, a panel of experts consisting of members from its Technical and Development Committee, seasoned coaches, African football legends, and selected sports journalists carefully shortlisted 10 nominees per category. The selection process focused on overall performance, consistency, and influence in both club and national team engagements.

The women’s categories will feature awards such as Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Young Player of the Year, and National Team of the Year, among others. CAF stated that the goal of the awards is to continue motivating athletes and recognizing their role in promoting women’s football across Africa.

This year’s ceremony promises to be one of the most competitive editions yet, as many African women footballers have excelled on the global stage. Fans eagerly await the event, which celebrates not just victories on the pitch but the growing impact of women in African sports.