The Confederation of African Football has announced 10 nominees for the Men’s National Team of the Year award at the 2026 CAF Awards.
The shortlist features some of Africa’s top national teams, recognising their performances and achievements in international football during the year under review.
Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia are the countries competing for the prestigious award.
The list includes several established African football nations, with Morocco, Senegal and Egypt among the teams attracting attention from football fans.
Ghana’s Black Stars have also secured a place on the shortlist, giving the country another reason to look forward to this year’s CAF Awards.
Here is the full list of nominees for the Men’s National Team of the Year award:
Algeria
Cape Verde
Ivory Coast
DR Congo
Egypt
Ghana
Morocco
Senegal
South Africa
Tunisia
The winners will be announced at the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony scheduled for December 7 in Lagos, Nigeria.
Football fans will be waiting to see which country emerges as Africa’s Men’s National Team of the Year for 2026.
