Ghana’s Black Queens have been shortlisted for the 2026 CAF Women’s National Team of the Year award, adding to the country’s growing recognition in African women’s football.
The nomination places Ghana among 10 national teams competing for the prestigious continental honour, following a period of renewed attention on women’s football in the country.
The Black Queens will face competition from Algeria, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa.
Ghana’s inclusion on the shortlist is a welcome development for the national team and its supporters, who will be hoping the recognition translates into success at the awards ceremony.
The nomination also comes as a positive sign for Ghanaian women’s football, with the Black Queens continuing to represent the country on the African stage.
Being named among the continent’s 10 nominees is an achievement in itself, particularly in a competitive field featuring several established women’s football nations.
Attention will now turn to the final CAF Awards announcement, where Ghana will hope to claim the Women’s National Team of the Year title.
For the Black Queens and their supporters, the nomination offers another opportunity to celebrate Ghana’s presence and growing ambitions in women’s football.
Ghana will be hoping to turn this recognition into another memorable moment for the Black Queens and the nation.
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