KINGSTON, Jamaica — One of Jamaica’s most prominent football exports has cemented her legacy among the global game’s elite after a record-breaking 2025/26 campaign, earning high praise from the island nation’s opposition leadership this week. Wavell Hinds, the opposition’s spokesperson for labour and sports, has extended warm congratulations to Khadija “Bunny” Shaw for a historic season that delivered both team glory and a slew of top individual honors.
Shaw, the star striker for England’s Manchester City Women, capped off her standout campaign by leading the club to claim the coveted FA Women’s Super League title. Individually, her performance set new benchmarks across English women’s football: she claimed the Football Writers’ Association Women’s Footballer of the Year award for the second time in her career, took home the Women’s Football Awards Player of the Year honor, and won Manchester City’s own Etihad Player of the Season award. Most notably, she secured a historic third consecutive WSL Golden Boot — a feat no other player in the league’s history has achieved.
In his statement, Hinds emphasized that Shaw’s year-over-year dominance at the highest level of the sport is far more than a personal win: it is a powerful showcase of the grit, talent, and discipline that Jamaican athletes consistently bring to global competitions. “Khadija Shaw has once again made Jamaica proud,” Hinds said. “Her achievements this season are not only a personal triumph but a source of inspiration for young people across our country. To consistently perform at the highest level of world football and to be recognised by journalists, supporters, teammates, and the wider football community speaks volumes about her character and her excellence.”
Beyond the goals and trophy cases, Hinds argued that Shaw’s impact has reshaped what young athletes across Jamaica — especially young girls — believe is possible. “Bunny Shaw has become a symbol of what is possible through hard work, resilience and belief. She continues to break barriers, elevate the profile of women’s football, and represent Jamaica with distinction wherever she goes. Every young girl who dreams of playing sport can look at her journey and see what can be achieved,” he added.
The spokesperson also celebrated the recent announcement that Shaw has committed her long-term future to Manchester City via a new contract extension, framing the deal as clear proof of the striker’s immense value to the club and her unrivaled standing in global women’s football. “As a nation, we celebrate her achievements and thank her for the pride she brings to Jamaica. She continues to be an outstanding ambassador for our country and a shining example of Jamaican excellence,” Hinds said.
In closing, Hinds reaffirmed the opposition party’s commitment to pushing for greater public and private investment in grassroots sports development across Jamaica, with a specific focus on expanding access and opportunities for young women who aspire to compete professionally. “Khadija Shaw’s success reminds us of the immense talent that exists within our people. Our responsibility is to create the conditions that allow that talent to flourish,” he added.