The 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is reaching its climax, with the grand final set between Morocco and Nigeria. The final match will take place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, kicking off at 20:00 GMT. This final marks a historic moment, with Morocco seeking their first home title and Nigeria aiming for their record 10th continental crown[3][7].
Morocco secured their place in the final after an impressive run, topping their group with 7 points, earning a draw with Zambia (2-2), and notching victories over DR Congo (4-2) and Senegal (1-0). In the knockout stages, they dispatched Mali (3-1) in the quarterfinals and edged out Ghana on penalties (4-2) after a 1-1 draw in the semifinals[3].
Nigeria also topped their group stage, besting Tunisia (3-0) and Botswana (1-0), and drawing with Algeria (0-0). In the quarterfinals, they defeated Zambia with a resounding 5-0 scoreline, then overcame South Africa 2-1 in the semifinals, confirming their perennial strength in women’s African football[3].
The final promises to be an encounter of passion, skill, and high stakes: Morocco, led by coach Jorge Vilda, energized by home support, and Nigeria, under Justin Madugu, driven by their legacy and hunger for another title. The match will be broadcast live on Canal+ Sport 1 Afrique HD, Megogo Futbol 1, SuperSport PSL HD, and ZNBC TV 1[3][7].
Meanwhile, the bronze medal match concluded with Ghana defeating South Africa after a 1-1 draw, winning 4-3 on penalties. This marks a significant achievement for the Ghana Black Queens, while South Africa now faces a period of transition, with several experienced players stepping away and coach Desiree Ellis’s future uncertain[1][5].
The 2025 WAFCON showcased a new era in African women’s football, with emerging teams pushing traditional powerhouses and providing intense, competitive football. The final in Rabat crowns a tournament that has further raised the stakes and visibility of the women’s game across the continent[7].
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