Home-based goalkeeper Anderline Mgbechi, England-based Rofiat Imuran, Israel-based defender Sikiratu Isah and defender Tosin Demehin made the cut.
The Super Falcons are on course for a historic 10th continental title.
He said that despite the consistently good results at the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup, Nigeria has yet to win a trophy.
In the second period, Bihina kept out all efforts by Ajibade, Echegini and substitutes Akudo Ogbonna and Asisat Oshoala.
President Bola Tinubu and his wife Remi hosted Asisat Oshoala, Super Falcons striker and 2023 CAF Women’s player of the year, on Thursday in Lagos.
In 2023, some continued with the legacy and represented themselves and the country well in various fields.
“I join all Nigerian fans in praying that this well-deserved honour will be the beginning of a continued journey filled with success,” said Mr Tinubu.
Mr Gusau advised the winners to keep doing what they know how to do best.
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, and Algeria’s Achraf Hakimi have been announced as the three finalists in the “Men’s African Player of Year”.
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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will slug it out with Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi for the 2023 CAF ‘Men’s Player of the Year’ award.
