Portia Boakye, Cynthia Konlan earn 2026 CAF Awards nominations
Ghana will have two representatives in the individual women’s categories at the 2026 CAF Awards, with Black Queens captain Portia Boakye and goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan earning nominations. Boakye has been nominated for Women’s Player of the Year, while Konlan is in contention for Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year. Boakye’s nomination follows her contribution to Ghana’s […] The post Portia Boakye,…
Ghana will have two female players nominated for 2026 CAF Awards - captain Portia Boakye and goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan. Boakye is up for Women's Player of the Year while Konlan is in the running for Women's Goalkeeper of the Year. Boakye's nomination stems from her involvement in Ghana's 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign, where she played in five matches, scoring an assist.
Konlan, on the other hand, made four appearances at the tournament, securing one clean sheet and conceding four goals. The goalkeeper has also gained continental experience, representing Ghana at the 2024 WAFCON. The Black Queens have been nominated for Women's National Team of the Year, thus securing three women's categories for Ghana.
The 2026 CAF Awards, set to be held on December 7, 2026, will honor exceptional performances in African football. The news was first reported by citisportsonline.com.
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