CAF AWARD: Super Eagles missing National team of the year
Super Eagles of Nigeria were conspicuous missing in the list of African national teams in contention for this year’s CAF Award.
The Eagles who were absent at the last world Cup in Qatar, are hoping to be part of the next world Cup in 2026 in USA and Canada.
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At the continental level the team crashed out in the round of 16 at the last Nations cup hosted by Cameroon and are looking forward the next edition to be hosted by Cote d Ivoire next year.
Senegal national team and Nations Cup defending champions.
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Ten countries including last Nations cup winners Teranga Lions of Senegal are contention.
The ten countries whose men national teams are in contention for the award are as follows:
National Team of the Year (Men)
1. Cape Verde
2. The Gambia
3. Guinea Bissau
4. Equatorial Guinea
5. Mauritania
6. Morocco
7. Mozambique
8. Namibia
9. Senegal
10. Tanzania