CAF Awards: Super Falcons beat Banyana Bayana, 3 others to Emerge Women’s National Team of the Year

• Super Falcons of Nigeria have been named the 2023 CAF Women's National Team of the Year
• Nigeria won the prestigious award ahead of South Africa and three others
• The Super Falcons reached the last 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup before England knocked them out

The Super Falcons have been named the Women’s Team of the Year at the CAF 2023 Awards off the back of an impressive showing at the World Cup earlier in the year.

Nigeria edged four other nominees to the prestigious prize during the CAF Awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday night, December 11.

Other Women's national teams nominated for the award were Morocco, Senegal, South Africa and Zambia.

Despite being drawn in the dangerous Group B at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup during the summer, the Super Falcons did not lose any game in regulation time before they exited in the second round via penalties.

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They played a goalless draw with Canada in their opening group game before defeating co-hosts Australia 3-2 in an intense second match.000000000

They were held to another goalless draw by the Republic of Ireland in their final group game, and they progressed to the knockout stage, Sky Sports reports.

Led by Randy Waldrum, Nigeria gave a good account of themselves against England Women in the Round of 16 before losing 4-2 via a penalty shootout.

They exit the tournament with their heads high, drawing applause from home and beyond. They have also qualified for next year's Africa Women Cup of Nations, with many branding them as the tournament favourites.

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