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Super Eagles nominated for CAF National Team of the Year Award

The sparkling performances of the Super Eagles in recent times have earned them a nomination in the National Team of the Year category in the 2017 AITEO CAF Awards.

Among other highs in the period under review, the Super Eagles were the first African team to qualify for the Russia 2018 World Cup.

The Nigeria national team have been shortlisted against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, Pharaohs of Egypt, Mali U-17 and the Zambia U-20.

Nigeria have a chance for a double as it also has a nomination in the Women’s National Team of the Year where the U-20 Women’s team, The Falconets are shortlisted.

In the last team-based category, the Club of the year category, Nigeria has no representation.


Women’s National Team of the Year

Ghana U-20
Kenya
Nigeria U-20
South Africa
Zimbabwe

National Team of the Year

Cameroon
Egypt
Mali U-17
Nigeria
Zambia U-20

Club of the Year

Al Ahly
Mbabane Swallows
SuperSport United
TP Mazembe
Wydad Athletic Club

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