The nominees for the 2026 CAF Awards Women’s Player of the Year have been announced, with 10 players shortlisted for one of African football’s biggest individual honours.
The list features some of the continent’s biggest stars, including Malawi’s Tabitha Chawinga and Temwa Chawinga, Zambia’s Barbra Banda and South Africa’s Thembi Kgatlana.
Cameroon has three representatives in the category, with Marie Ngah Manga, Michaely Bihina and Monique Ngock all earning nominations.
Algeria’s Marine Dafeur, Ghana’s Portia Boakye and Morocco’s Hanane Aït El Haj are also included.
The Full List Of Nominees Includes:
Marine Dafeur (Algeria)
Marie Ngah Manga (Cameroon)
Michaely Bihina (Cameroon)
Monique Ngock (Cameroon)
Portia Boakye (Ghana)
Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi)
Temwa Chawinga (Malawi)
Hanane Aït El Haj (Morocco)
Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa)
Barbra Banda (Zambia)
The category is expected to attract attention, especially with established stars such as Banda, Kgatlana and the Chawinga sisters competing for the award.
The CAF Women’s Player of the Year award recognises outstanding performances and contributions to women’s football across the continent.
The winner will be announced at the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony, where Africa’s top football talents will be celebrated.
