Neither team appeared settled during the early exchanges. The Southern African side frequently attempted to release Temwa Chawinga with quick passes in behind, repeating an approach that had proved effective in their semi-final win over Algeria. The first goal followed Sikelo’s failure to properly judge Eto’s delivery from the right, with Grace Mendoua directing a […]
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One player has emerged as a national hero in Cameroon after her remarkable displays at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon). There have even been calls in the Central African country for a statue to be erected in Michaely Bihina’s honour after her outstanding performances helped the Indomitable Lionesses reach their first final […]
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Malawi’s impressive run at the expanded 16-nation competition in Morocco demonstrates that African women’s football can flourish beyond its established powerhouses. Apart from the tournament’s first edition in 1998, Malawi are the first newcomers to progress to the final. Their semi-final appearance has already secured qualification for next year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup in Brazil, […]
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Unlike at previous Wafcon tournaments, when Nigeria had little time to prepare, Madugu and his coaching team have been able to assess the squad through several friendly matches. Two games against Cameroon earlier in the year were followed by a pair of June warm-ups with Senegal and a win over Tanzania last week. Among the […]
Continue ReadingA well-respected veteran in the national side, the Banyana Banyana captain is determined to lead her team to a second triumph after their maiden success in 2022. “Considering the expanded field this time around, this could be the hardest Wafcon tournament in its history,” said the 33-year-old midfielder, who has just celebrated reaching a landmark […]
Continue ReadingAhead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), a highly accomplished Nigerian footballer has criticized prevailing views in the country, singling out supporters who shame players for marrying and having children. The defending titleholders brought Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene back into the fold earlier this year, ending her four-year hiatus after she gave birth to a […]
Continue ReadingAll kick-off times GMT. Sunday, 26 July Group A: Algeria versus Senegal, Olympic Stadium, Rabat, (17:00 GMT) Group A: Morocco versus Kenya, Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat, (20:00 GMT) Monday, 27 July Group B: South Africa versus Tanzania, Moulay Rachid Stadium, Casablanca, (17:00 GMT) Group B: Ivory Coast versus Burkina Faso, Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca, (20:00 […]
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