By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Flamingos captain Shakirat Moshood has been shortlisted among the final three nominees for the 2025 CAF Women’s Young Player of the Year award, Prompt News reports.
The striker will battle two others players; Moha El Madani of Morocco and Senegal’s Adji Ndiye for the award.
Moshood featured in all of Flamingos’ three matches at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Bankole Olowookere’s side made it to the Round of 16 of the competition.
Moshood was part of the Bayelsa Queens side that won the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, in May.
She was top scorer at the WAFU-B Women’s Champions League Qualifier.
The Super Falcons also made the final three nominees for the Women’s National Team of the Year.
Justine Madugu’s side won a record-extending 10th title at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The Atlas Lionesses of Morocco and Black Queens of Ghana are also in contention for the award.
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