Ghana’s senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, have been nominated for the Women’s National Team of the Year award at the 2026 CAF Awards.

Published 3 Nov 2026, 13:46 GMT

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

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Ghana’s senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, have been nominated for the Women’s National Team of the Year award at the 2026 CAF Awards.

The Black Queens are among 10 national teams shortlisted for the prestigious honour following their performances in international competitions over the past year.

Ghana will compete against Algeria, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa for the award.

The nomination comes after an eventful year for the Black Queens, who featured at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, reaching the quarter-finals before suffering a 2-1 defeat to Malawi.

Despite their exit, Ghana subsequently defeated Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 in the African play-offs to secure a place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup inter-confederation play-offs, keeping their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 tournament alive.

The team’s nomination adds to Ghana’s growing representation in the women’s categories at this year’s awards.

Black Queens captain Portia Boakye has been shortlisted for Women’s Player of the Year, while goalkeeper Cynthia Findiib Konlan is in contention for Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year.

The 2026 CAF Awards ceremony is scheduled for December 7 in Lagos, Nigeria, where Africa’s outstanding footballers, teams and coaches will be recognised.

Mandela Yaw AnuvabeMandela Yaw Anuvabe is a journalist and sports writer with 3Sports under Media General, delivering compelling sports content and in-depth coverage. Known for having a knack for telling intriguing feature stories, Mandela was recently recognised for his impeccable writing, finishing fifth in Africa in the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Awards Young Reporters Writing category.

2026 CAF Awards: Black Queens Nominated for Women's Team of the Year

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