Ghana’s Black Queens have received several nominations for the CAF Awards 2025, marking a major milestone in their football revival. The team’s success under head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has drawn continental praise.
Björkegren is nominated for CAF Women’s Coach of the Year after guiding the Queens to a WAFCON 2024 bronze medal. Captain Portia Boakye is shortlisted for Women’s Player of the Year for her leadership and consistent performances. Midfield prodigy Stella Nyamekye is in contention for Young Player of the Year following her impressive rise. Goalkeeper Cynthia Findiib Konlan is nominated for Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year for her outstanding saves.
The Black Queens as a team have been named finalists for National Team of the Year. These nominations reflect Ghana’s resurgence as a force in African women’s football.
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