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Heading into her second season with Bay FC in the NWSL, Racheal Kundananji is expecting better of herself than in 2024, when she was the record transfer in women's football.

Bay FC and Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji has backed the Copper Queens to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco this July, dubbing them a 'chosen generation'.

Ademola Lookman was named the CAF African Footballer of the Year on Monday at an awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco after a stellar season with Atalanta and the Nigeria national team.

Take a look at why these players have been nominated for the men's and women's African Footballer of the Year the 2024 CAF Awards.

While Barbra Banda and Temwa Chawinga undoubtedly earned November's most memorable NWSL accolades, there were strong performances from African players in Mexico and Europe too.

Barbra Banda can't hide her excitement after Orlando Pride's NWSL Championship win and her award for final MVP.

Barbra Banda previews Orlando Pride's NWSL championship match vs. Washington Spirit.

Barbra Banda speaks about playing with Marta and reflects on her season with Orlando Pride.

Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga, who broke the single-season NWSL scoring record with 20 goals this campaign, headlines a group of five finalists for the league's MVP award.

Trinity Rodman speaks about the challenges of facing Racheal Kundananji and Asisat Oshoala in the NWSL.