The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the expansion of the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) from 12 to 16 teams, starting with the next edition to be staged in Morocco from 17 March-3 April 2026. As the qualification phase for the 2026 edition has already been completed, the Executive Committee has… Continue reading CAF Expands Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
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Banyana Banyana Book WAFCON 2026 Spot
Banyana Banyana have booked their place in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after beating DR Congo 1-0 in a second-leg qualifier (2-1 on aggregate) played at the Dobsonville Stadium on Tuesday night. The South African senior women’s national team officially qualified for the continental tournament after a dramatic 1–0 victory courtesy of… Continue reading Banyana Banyana Book WAFCON 2026 Spot
CAF Names WAFCON 2024 Best XI
Nigeria’s dominance at the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 has been further underlined after four of their players were named in the tournament’s official Best XI, as selected by CAF’s Technical Study Group (TSG). The 11-player team, arranged in a 4-3-3 formation, features standout performers. Nigeria, who defeated hosts Morocco 3-2 in… Continue reading CAF Names WAFCON 2024 Best XI
Ajibade Named WAFCON 2024 Best Player
Nigerian forward Rasheedat Ajibade has been named the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 Woman of the Tournament. The 25-year-old was instrumental for the Super Falcons and guided them to their 10th record-extending title, beating Morocco 3-2 in the final played in Rabat over the weekend. “From the opening whistle to the final game,… Continue reading Ajibade Named WAFCON 2024 Best Player
Nigeria Win 10th WAFCON Title
Nigeria staged an extraordinary second-half comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 and lift their 10th CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown at the Stade Olympique in Rabat on Saturday night. Trailing 2-0 at half-time in front of a partisan Moroccan crowd, the Super Falcons showed their pedigree and resilience, clawing their way back… Continue reading Nigeria Win 10th WAFCON Title
Ghana Edge South Africa to Clinch WAFCON Bronze
Defending champions Banyana Banyana have settled for fourth place at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Ghana held their nerve in a dramatic penalty shootout to defeat South Africa and claim the bronze medal in Casablanca, Morocco, on Friday night. After a 1-1 draw in regulation time, the Black Queens triumphed 4-3 in the… Continue reading Ghana Edge South Africa to Clinch WAFCON Bronze
Defending Champions South Africa Suffer Semifinal Defeat
Banyana Banyana have failed to defend their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, falling to Nigeria in the semi-finals. Nigeria edged archrivals South Africa 2-1 in a pulsating last-four clash played on Tuesday evening at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco. In a match billed as a “final before the final,” Rasheedat Ajibade and… Continue reading Defending Champions South Africa Suffer Semifinal Defeat
SA vs. Nigeria: Legends Dlamini and Oparanozie Predict Exciting Semi-finals Clash
Banyana Banyana versus Nigeria’s Super Falcons in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals could be regarded as a final before the final. The two sides will clash at the 30,000-seater Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco, on Tuesday evening (18H00). Nigeria is ranked number one in Africa, followed by the WAFCON defending champions Banyana… Continue reading SA vs. Nigeria: Legends Dlamini and Oparanozie Predict Exciting Semi-finals Clash
Banyana Banyana Set Up Nigeria Semi-finals Clash
Defending champions Banyana Banyana have booked their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Banyana Banyana had to dig deep to reach the last four, beating Senegal on penalties in their Quarter-finals clash played at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco, on Saturday night. Following 120 minutes of tense, goalless football,… Continue reading Banyana Banyana Set Up Nigeria Semi-finals Clash
Defending Champions Banyana Banyana in WAFCON Quarter-Finals Spotlight
South Africa’s senior women’s national team, Banyana Banyana, will be up against Senegal in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday evening. The defending champions will meet the West Africans in the quarter-finals at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco. Kickoff is at 21h00 South African time and live on SABC 3. This… Continue reading Defending Champions Banyana Banyana in WAFCON Quarter-Finals Spotlight