CAF's deafening silence has been broken, but only to defend Infantino
Since Gianni Infantino's plan to 'sell the FIFA World Cup' scandal first broke, the Confederation of African Football has been conspicuous by its silence.
Morocco vs. South Africa - Below-par Banyana face toughest WAFCON test to date
Banyana Banyana scraped through to the quarter-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), but now face a tricky test against hosts Morocco in a Saturday quarter-final in Rabat.
Nigeria may have hit six past Egypt, but the scoreline was flattering
It was third time lucky for Nigeria, who once again made their way into the knockout stages of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations after losing their opening game, beating Egypt 6-2, which was a flattering scoreline.
Malawi eliminate Zambia after WAFCON permutation confusion, Nigeria smash Egypt 6-2
Zambia beat Malawi 2-1, but learnt late that it wasn't enough while Nigeria's goal flurry against Egypt ought not hide ongoing fragilities.
Super Falcons must make statement WAFCON win against Egypt
For the first time ever in WAFCON history, Nigeria's progress to the knockout phase is not completely in their own hands.
Banyana are through to face Morocco, but Kgatlana can't keep doing it all
Thembi Kgatlana scored the goal in the 1-0 win over Burkina Faso that sent Banyana Banyana through to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals to face Morocco, but she spent much of the night frustrated.
Ivory Coast win to set up Algeria QF at WAFCON; Banyana to face Morocco
Ivory Coast confirmed their status as one of the emerging forces of African football by defeating Tanzania 2-0 in Casablanca to secure top spot in Group B, with South Africa joining them in the quarterfinals.
WAFCON Permutations - Nigeria, Zambia, and Ghana in thrilling, complex group conclusions
Only Morocco, of the WAFCON favourites, have avoided an early setback during their group stage campaign, with all of Nigeria, South Africa and Ghana falling to defeat in one of their fixtures so far.
Burkina Faso vs. South Africa - Kick-off time, news, how to watch Banyana's last group match
Despite a dismal start to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), South Africa head into their final Group B game in Casablanca on Tuesday with reason to believe a win could be enough to see them through to the quarter-finals.
Egypt vs. Nigeria - Super Falcons fans must cheer for Malawi
Group C of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations remains wide open as defending champions Nigeria take on Egypt in Rabat on Wednesday.
Sundowns' Ramalepe enjoying expanded role for Banyana
Having starred in last year's run to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, Banyana Banyana's Lebo Ramalepe is once again benefitted from being deployed on the wing, rather than at right-back, at this WAFCON.
Morocco held by Senegal, advance to WAFCON QFs, Algeria also through
19yo Adji Ndiaye's POTM performance wasn't enough to deny Morocco, as Algeria eased past Kenya 2-0.
Cameroon dispatch Ghana to reach WAFCON quarters, Cape Verde eliminated
Marie Manga scored Cameroon's winner over Ghana, while Mali defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in a thriller.
Four things Nigeria must to do avoid Bandamonium at WAFCON
Nothing short of a win against Zambia on Saturday will do for Nigeria. Any other result could see them go down in infamy as the first Super Falcons team ever not to reach the semifinals of the Women's AFCON.
Kgatlana, Donnelly crucial in Banyana's last-gasp draw at WAFCON
South Africa will go to their final Group B Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) game against Burkina Faso on August 4 with at least some chance of progressing to the quarter-finals after Friday's 2-2 Casablanca draw with Ivory Coast.
Zambia's Banda critical of poor WAFCON marketing
Zambia captain Barbra Banda has called for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations to receive more effective advertising and significantly greater global exposure, amidst empty stands in Morocco.
Five Super Falcons players who must deliver for an 11th WAFCON title
Nigeria open the defence of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title against Malawi in Rabat on July 28, chasing a record-extending 11th continental crown at a tournament expanded to 16 teams for the first time.
Nigeria vs. Zambia - Super Falcons seek redemption against Banda's Copper Queens
After beginning their campaign with a shock 3-2 loss to Malawi, Nigeria will look to salvage their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title defence in Saturday's Group C Casablanca clash against Zambia.
Ivory Coast vs. South Africa - Banyana look to bounce back at WAFCON
South Africa will look to bounce back from a shock Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) defeat to Tanzania when they take on Ivory Coast in a tricky second Group B game in Casablanca on Friday.
Mssoudy strikes late to send Morocco past rivals Algeria, Senegal beat Kenya
Sanaa Mssoudy and Seynabou Mbengue were amongst the goals as Morocco and Senegal brought up wins at WAFCON 26.
Oshoala apologises after 'wake-up call' loss to Malawi
Asisat Oshoala apologised to Nigerians after the Super Falcons opened the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations with a shock 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi.
Ghana down WAFCON debutants Cape Verde 2-0, Cameroon beat Mali 2-1
Doris Boaduwaa and Marie Ngah Manga were amongst the goals as Ghana and Cameroon picked up wins.
From warzone to WAFCON - Ghana's brush with global conflict strengthened their bond
When Ghana's women's national team boarded a flight for the United Arab Emirates on February 25 to take part in the exhibition Pink Ladies Cup, they expected a straightforward pre-WAFCON training camp. That was not to be.
Zambia's Banda smashes four past Egypt at WAFCON
Barbra Banda scored four -- including a 27-minute hat-trick -- as Zambia smashed Egypt 6-0 in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations opener in Rabat on Tuesday, to deliver an early statement of intent.
Nigeria in danger of missing World Cup shock loss to Malawi
By losing to Malawi, the Super Falcons have put their chances of making it to the World Cup in jeopardy.
Women's Africa Cup of Nations Table
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| Algeria | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Senegal | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Kenya | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Burkina Faso | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Tanzania | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Malawi | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Zambia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 6 |
| Egypt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -12 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Cameroon | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
| Ghana | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| Mali | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Cape Verde | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |