CAF Awards 2026: Michaely Bihina nominated for Goalkeeper of the Year
The African champion is among the ten nominees announced on Tuesday 3 November
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The ten nominees for the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award were announced on Tuesday 3 November. Among the candidates for this prestigious individual honour is the Indomitable Lionesses’ goalkeeper, Michaely Bihina.
Crowned African champion in 2026 with Cameroon, she had a remarkable tournament. She distinguished herself with her saves and clean sheets throughout the competition, and finished the Africa Cup of Nations as the best goalkeeper.
To win the award, Bihina will have to beat nine other contenders: Chloe N’Gazi (Algeria), Cynthia Konlan (Ghana), Mercy Sikelo (Malawi), Fatoumata Karantao (Mali), Khadija Er-Rmichi (Morocco), Christiana Uzoma (Nigeria), Adji Ndiaye (Senegal), Kaylin Swart (South Africa) and Hazel Nali (Zambia).
Sansima Soumari
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
