Cynthia Konlan Earns Nomination for CAF Goalkeeper of the Year
Ghana’s Cynthia Konlan Findib has been shortlisted for the 2025 CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award, following her remarkable performances for the Black Queens at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
The 22-year-old Al Hilal Women’s goalkeeper was one of Ghana’s standout performers during the tournament, playing a vital role in helping the team clinch the bronze medal. Her most memorable moment came in the third-place playoff against South Africa, where her superb penalty saves secured Ghana’s victory and a place on the podium.
Konlan’s consistency and composure throughout the competition have earned her recognition among Africa’s elite goalkeepers. She joins a strong list of nominees that includes Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria & Brighton), Andile Dlamini (South Africa), Chloe N’gazi (Algeria & Marseille), Habiba Emad (Egypt), and Fedeline Ngoy (DR Congo).
Others in contention are Sedilame Boseja (Botswana), Fatoumata Karentao (Mali), Khadija Er-Amichi (Morocco), and Adji Ndiaye (Senegal).
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to announce the final shortlist and award gala date in the coming days.
Meanwhile, Konlan will soon rejoin her Black Queens teammates in Ghana as they begin preparations for their upcoming WAFCON qualifying tie against Egypt.
