Shakirat Moshood and Super Falcons Make Final CAF 2025 Awards Shortlist

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Nigeria’s rising football talent Shakirat Moshood has been recognized among the top young players on the continent after making the final shortlist for the 2025 CAF Awards Women’s Young Player of the Year category.

The young forward gained continental attention during the recent youth tournament hosted in Morocco, where she captained Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, popularly known as the Flamingos.

Although Nigeria’s journey at the global competition ended in the Round of 16, Moshood’s influence throughout the campaign stood out. Observers praised her leadership qualities as well as her contributions on the field.

According to Gossip News Now, her performances at the youth World Cup significantly boosted her profile and reinforced her reputation as one of the most promising players in African women’s football.

Club Success Strengthens Her Reputation

Beyond her international appearances, Moshood has also been making a strong impression at club level. She played an important role in the success of Bayelsa Queens during the latest season of the Nigeria Women’s Football League.

Her contributions helped the club secure the league title earlier in the year, adding another milestone to her rapidly developing career.

Strong Rivals in the Young Player Category

The race for the CAF Women’s Young Player of the Year award remains highly competitive, with Moshood facing two other talented finalists from across the continent.

The nominees in the final shortlist include:

Moha El Madani of Morocco, who claimed the award last year
Adji Ndiye of Senegal
Shakirat Moshood representing Nigeria

Each of these players has made significant progress in African women’s football, making the final decision highly anticipated.

Super Falcons Also Earn Recognition

Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons, has also received recognition in the awards shortlist.

The team is among the nominees for the Women’s National Team of the Year award after delivering a strong run of performances that reaffirmed their reputation as one of the continent’s most successful sides.

For the team award, the finalists include:

Super Falcons of Nigeria
Atlas Lionesses of Morocco
Black Queens of Ghana

The category celebrates national teams that demonstrated exceptional results and influence in women’s football across Africa during the year.

Commentary and Football Analysis

Moshood’s nomination highlights the growing depth of young talent emerging from Nigeria’s women’s football system. Over the years, the country has maintained a reputation for producing outstanding female footballers who later achieve global recognition.

At the same time, the inclusion of the Super Falcons among the finalists underscores Nigeria’s continued dominance in African women’s football, despite increasing competition from nations like Morocco and Ghana.

If Moshood secures the award, it would further strengthen Nigeria’s legacy of producing elite female football talent and inspire more young players to pursue professional careers in the sport.