{
  "id": 18273233,
  "title": "Morocco, Senagal dominate, as Nigeria absent on shortlist for CAF Awards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/morocco-senagal-dominate-as-nigeria-absent-on-shortlist-for-caf-awards",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T06:37:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ripples Nigeria",
    "slug": "ripples-nigeria",
    "url": "https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/morocco-senagal-dominate-as-nigeria-absent-on-shortlist-for-caf-awards/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's footballers failed to secure nominations for the upcoming CAF Men’s Player of the Year awards, which will be held in Lagos, Nigeria in December. Meanwhile, Morocco and Senegal dominated the list of nominees, with former African Player of the Year Achraf Hakimi leading the way. Alongside him were teammates Brahim Diaz and Ismael Saibari, along with Senegalese players Ismaila Sarr and Pape Gueye. From Ghana, Antoine Semenyo was nominated, while Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo, South Africa's Teboho Mokoena, and DR Congo's Yoane Wissa rounded out the shortlist. No Nigerian player or goalkeeper was included in any of the seven men's categories, indicating a disappointing year for Nigerian football on the continental stage. The omission also extended to women's categories, as the Super Falcons were not recognized for any of the top awards.",
  "summary": "No Nigerian player or goalkeeper has been named in the 10-man shortlist for CAF Men’s Player of the… The post Morocco, Senagal dominate, as Nigeria absent on shortlist for CAF Awards appeared first on Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}