Table of Contents
- Nominees for CAF Women’s Young Player of the Year
- FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Performance
- Club Achievements
- Women’s National Team of the Year
Flamingos captain Shakirat Moshood has been selected as one of the final three nominees for the 2025 CAF Women’s Young Player of the Year award.
Moshood led the Flamingos during the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup held in Morocco last month.
Bankole Olowookere’s team was eliminated from the tournament in the Round of 16.
At the club level, the forward played a key role in helping Bayelsa Queens secure the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) title earlier this year.
Moshood will compete against last year’s winner, Moha El Madani from Morocco, and Senegal’s Adji Ndiye for the prestigious award.
The African champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria, have also made the final shortlist for the Women’s National Team of the Year.
The Atlas Lionesses of Morocco and the Black Queens of Ghana are also in the running for this award.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shakirat Moshood?
Shakirat Moshood is the captain of the Flamingos and has been nominated for the 2025 CAF Women’s Young Player of the Year award.
What achievements did Moshood have this year?
This year, Shakirat Moshood helped Bayelsa Queens win the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) title and captained the Flamingos in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Which teams are nominated for Women’s National Team of the Year?
The Super Falcons of Nigeria, the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco, and the Black Queens of Ghana are the teams nominated for the Women’s National Team of the Year award.
