The delayed 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is currently underway in Morocco from 5 to 26 July 2025, after being postponed due to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The tournament features the continent’s top 12 women’s national teams competing across six stadiums, marking the second consecutive WAFCON hosted by Morocco. South Africa, champions in 2022, are defending their title[1].
In the latest action, Nigeria became the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals after a 1-0 win over Botswana at Stade El Arbi Zaouli in Casablanca. The decisive goal came from substitute Chinwendu Ihezuo, marking Nigeria’s determination to reclaim the title after a disappointing finish in 2022. Nigeria had to work for the win, with key chances created by Asisat Oshoala and Rasheedat Ajibade before Ihezuo’s late heroics[3].
Elsewhere, Ghana and Mali played out a 1-1 draw in Group C. Alice Kusi scored first for the Black Queens, but Aïssata Traoré equalized in the second half. Ghana must now beat Tanzania and hope for other favorable results, while Mali, on four points, controls its own destiny for progression[5].
Reigning champions South Africa began their campaign with a 2-0 win over Ghana, and Zambia pulled off a crucial 3-2 win over Senegal. In another highlight, Morocco defeated Congo DR 4-2, while Zambia and Morocco drew 2-2 in the tournament opener[4].
The next fixture highlights include:
- Tanzania vs South Africa (July 11, 3:00 PM, Stade d’Honneur d’Oujda)
- Morocco vs Senegal (July 12, 3:00 PM, Stade Olympique de Rabat)
- Ghana vs Tanzania (July 14, 3:00 PM, Stade Municipal de Berkane)
- Nigeria vs Algeria (July 13, 3:00 PM, Stade Larbi Zaouli, Casablanca)
The top two teams from each group, plus the two best third-placed teams, will advance to the quarterfinals[1].
This year’s tournament ushers in a new era, with a new trophy, slogan (“Born Winners”), and a prize money increase: the winner’s prize rises by 100% and total prize money by 45%. Tickets are on sale, and fans can expect high-intensity competition as the knockout stages approach[6].
References
- [1] CAF Women’s AFCON 2024 in 2025: Full schedule, all results … – Olympics
- [3] Women’s AFCON: Nigeria first team into quarterfinals – ESPN
- [4] Women’s Africa Cup of Nations News, Stats, Scores
- [5] HIGHLIGHTS Women’s AFCON 2025 – beIN SPORTS USA – YouTube
- [6] CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations – CAF Online
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