Mares dominate women's awards nominees

The Mares' players and technical staff received four nominations in this year's edition, making football the most nominated sport code. In 2023, the Mares qualified for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for the second consecutive time. It was an impressive run for the team during the qualification phase.

The Mares recorded the highest aggregate win by any national football team as they beat Gabon 10-1 in the first round of the qualifiers. The team also had one of the best defensive records, conceding just two times as they found the back of the net on 13 occasions in four games. The team is nominated for the Team of the Year award alongside Team Kata Karate. The duo of Sedilame Bosija and Refilwe Tholakele adds to football's nominees as they are enlisted for the prestigious Sportswoman of the Year award alongside Oratile Nowe of athletics.