Justine Madugu and Bankole Olowookere have been nominated for the CAF Women’s Coach of the Year award for 2025.
Madugu masterminded the Super Falcons’ triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The Super Falcons won a record-extending 10th title at the competition after rallying to beat the host nation 3-2 in the final. Madugu was also nominated for the Women’s Coach of the Year in the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
Flamingos head coach, Bankole Olowookere, is also in the running for the award. Olowookere will be hoping to guide the Flamingos to their first-ever title at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco this month. Nigeria will face Canada in their opening fixture of the competition on Sunday.
Flamingos captain Shakirat Moshood is in the running for the Women’s Young Player of the Year award.
The Super Falcons and the Flamingos are among the nominees for the Women’s National Team of the Year.
