Women's Football: Algeria nominated for National Team of the Year at 2026 CAF Awards

The Algerian women's national team has been shortlisted for the National Team of the Year award at the upcoming 2026 CAF Awards, set for December 7 in Lagos, Nigeria. This recognition follows a historic 2026 season under coach Farid Benstiti, highlighted by a third-place finish and a Fair-play award at the Africa Cup of Nations, which secured Algeria's debut qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. Individual honors also include defender Marine Dafeur, nominated for African Player of the Year, and goalkeeper Chloé N'Gazi, shortlisted for Goalkeeper of the Year. Algeria faces competition from nine other nations, including South Africa, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, Ghana, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, and Nigeria.