Women’s football star Tabitha Chawinga receives a nomination for the World African Woman in Sport Awards from gsport.co.za, based in South Africa.
The China-based Scorchers captain is among the nominees, competing against Kenyan middle and long-distance athlete Faith Kipyego and South African FIFA referee Akhona Makalima.
Tabitha Chawinga’s nomination is based on her outstanding performances in Italy, where she played during a season-long loan from China’s Wuhan Jianghan.
The statement on the gsport.co.za website highlights her historic achievement as the first African player to secure the 2023 Italian Serie A Women’s Golden Boot Award. This recognition is attributed to her remarkable feat of scoring 23 goals for Inter Milan Women during the 2022/2023 season, showcasing her skill and dedication to the sport.
Reads the statement: “Tabitha Chawinga, the Malawian Footballer, made history as the First African player to secure the 2023 Italian Serie A Women’s Golden Boot Award. Her remarkable achievement, driven by her 23 goals for Inter Milan Woman in the 2022/2023 season, showcases her prowess and dedication to the sport.”
Tabitha Chawinga takes to her Facebook Page to rally support, urging people to vote for her as their favorite African Woman in Sport Award nominee. The voting process is accessible at www.gsport.co.za, with voting closing on August 31st.
