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2026 CAF Awards: Black Queens’ Portia Boakye and Cynthia Konlan among nominees

2026 CAF Awards: Black Queens’ Portia Boakye and Cynthia Konlan among nominees

Ghana’s senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, have received multiple nominations for the upcoming CAF Awards 2026, a recognition that highlights the team’s impressive resurgence and outstanding performances over the past year. The Black Queens’ remarkable journey under head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has earned both individual and team accolades, showcasing Ghana’s resurgence in women’s football on the continent.

Ghana’s senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, have received multiple nominations for the upcoming CAF Awards 2026, a recognition that highlights the team’s impressive resurgence and outstanding performances over the past year.

The Black Queens’ remarkable journey under head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has earned both individual and team accolades, showcasing Ghana’s resurgence in women’s football on the continent.

Captain Portia Boakye has been shortlisted for the Women’s Player of the Year award. Boakye’s leadership, experience and decisive contributions have been instrumental to the team’s success.

In the goalkeeping aspect, Ghana’s number one, Cynthia Findiib Konlan, has earned a nomination for CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year. Her commanding presence, crucial saves and reliability between the posts have been instrumental to the Queens’ recent success.

Crowning the list, the team, Black Queens have been nominated for the CAF National Team of the Year, following the outstanding performances and steady rise on the continental stage.

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