Black Queens nominated for Women’s Team of the Year ahead of 2026 CAF Awards

According to report by Ghanasoccernet on Tuesday 3, November 2026, Ghana’s senior women’s national football team, the Black Queens, have earned a nomination for the 2026 CAF Women’s National Team of the Year award following their impressive performance at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

The West African giants secured a place on the shortlist after reaching the quarterfinals of this year’s tournament, demonstrating their competitiveness against some of the continent’s leading women’s football nations.

The nomination places Ghana among 10 national teams competing for the prestigious continental honour. The Black Queens will face strong competition from African champions Cameroon, WAFCON runners-up Malawi, tournament hosts Morocco, South Africa and former champions Nigeria.

Cameroon earned recognition following their reported triumph at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where the Indomitable Lionesses were crowned African champions. Their achievement has strengthened their position among the teams being considered for the award.

Other countries nominated for the honour include Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire and Mali, completing the 10-team shortlist.

The CAF Women’s National Team of the Year award recognises national teams that have distinguished themselves through their performances, achievements and contributions to the development of women’s football across Africa.

For Ghana, the nomination represents recognition of the Black Queens’ efforts and progress on the continental stage. Their quarterfinal appearance at the WAFCON has provided another opportunity to highlight the team’s determination to compete at the highest level of African women’s football.

The announcement of the winner is expected to take place at the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony, scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria.

The ceremony will bring together leading football personalities, players, coaches and administrators from across the continent to celebrate outstanding achievements in African football during the year.

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