‘Bunny’ Shaw Eyes History with PFA Female Player of the Year Nomination

Jamaica and Manchester City striker, Khadija “Bunny” Shaw could create history by becoming the first Jamaican to win the PFA Female player of the year award.

Twenty-seven-year-old, Shaw is among six players shortlisted for the award.

Others include, Shaw’s City team-mates Yui Hasegawa and Lauren Hemp, along with the Chelsea trio of Lauren James, Niamh Charles and Erin Cuthbert

Shaw makes the shortlist after she finished last season as the league’s top scorer with 22 goals – eight more than any other player.

In May, she was voted the Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year in England’s Women’s Super League.

Her Reggae Girlz team-mate Chinyelu Asher says Shaw deserves all the recognition she gets.

Asher says Shaw continues to be a brand ambassador for women’s football.

Chinyelu Asher.

Meanwhile, Manchester City’s Erling Haaland could win a historic double for the men’s title.

Haaland is joined on the men’s shortlist by team-mates Phil Foden and Rodri, while Chelsea striker Cole Palmer, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard and Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins are also included.

The award winners will be announced on Tuesday, August 20.