Krieger picks Chawinga or Shaw to win the women's Ballon d'Or (1:34)
Spirit's Ngock tops Power Rankings ahead of Chawinga sisters
The past two months have proven that African women's football has moved beyond the era of Nigeria's near-monopoly, and the continent's stars in the NWSL and UEFA WCL shone at the Women's AFCON to prove it.
Entire Nigeria FA board quits after World Cup (x2) flops
Nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Musa Gusau, general secretary Mohammed Sanusi, and the entire NFF executive committee resigned Thursday, amid mounting public pressure following a series of failures.
MVPs, Golden Boots not enough for Chawinga
Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga says individual awards are no longer enough, with the two-time NWSL MVP setting her sights on the one prize still missing from her NWSL collection, a Championship win.
Nigeria sack Madugu after WAFCON exit, WC miss
The Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu and the rest of his technical crew with immediate effect, just days after Nigeria failed to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time.
SA's Donnelly 'needs minutes' to improve - Ellis
South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis has praised Banyana Banyana striker Ronnel Donnelly after her influential showing against Nigeria, but has warned the young forward that she may not realise her full potential without increased playing time.
Cameroon crush Malawi to win first WAFCON crown
Cameroon won their first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations title by dismantling Malawi 3-0 in Rabat on Sunday, with three goals coming during a one-sided first-half display.
Is Malawi's WAFCON run the most remarkable major tournament performance ever?
Malawi, ranked 153rd in the world, have reached the 2026 WAFCON Final in their tournament debut.
Eto'o's hand-picked 'odd couple' coaching double act at the heart of Cameroon's WAFCON run
Appointed barely six weeks before the tournament, Valentine Nguele and Dimitri Lipoff have overcome the odds in taking Cameroon to the WAFCON final.
More penalty heartbreak for Morocco as Algeria claim WAFCON bronze
Algeria came from behind to defeat Morocco 3-2 in a penalty shootout, with the hosts left to rue missed chances.
Bihina to 'study' 9-goal Chawingas for WAFCON final
Cameroon's breakout star Michaely Bihina is unfazed about the prospect of testing herself against the lethal Chawinga sisters when the Indomitable Lions face Malawi in Sunday's unexpected WAFCON final.
Banyana advance to World Cup play-offs, Nigeria eliminated
Nigeria will miss the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time in history after a 1-2 'play-in' loss to South Africa.
Tournament of errors ends with World Cup elimination for Nigeria's Super Falcons
Record ten-time WAFCON champions Nigeria missed out on the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time ever.
Why can't Banyana play like they did against Nigeria all the time?!
South Africa rolled back the years with a quality performance in Thursday's 2-1 win over Nigeria in Casablanca that wrapped up a place in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup Inter-Confederation playoffs.
South Africa vs. Nigeria - Women's World Cup Qualifying CAF Playoff as it happened
Banyana Banyana shocked the Super Falcons 2-1 to clinch their place in the FIFA World Cup Inter-Confederation Playoffs after both teams had lost their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals.
Ghana beat Ivory Coast to keep World Cup dream alive
Ghana secured one of Africa's two places in the inter-confederation play-offs for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup after coming from behind to defeat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Casablanca on Thursday.
South Africa vs. Nigeria - Banyana, Super Falcons fight for World Cup dream
Banyana Banyana and the Super Falcons will face off in Casablanca on Thursday after their Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final exits.
Nigeria keen not to copy men's WC fate - Madugu
Nigeria coach Justine Madugu and forward Asisat Oshoala say the Super Falcons are determined not to follow the Super Eagles out of World Cup contention.
Ghana players protest late payment ahead of WC playoff
Ghana's Black Queens have demanded the immediate payment of outstanding bonuses and allowances as they prepare to continue their pursuit of a place at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Ellis struggling to find a talent pool to replace Kgatlana and co.
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis finds herself between a rock and a hard place, as African football has jumped ahead of her since Banyana's maiden triumph in 2022.
Michaely Bihina's heroics help Cameroon beat hosts Morocco on penalties to reach WAFCON final
Cameroon will meet Malawi in Sunday's Women's Africa Cup of Nations final after stunning tournament hosts Morocco in Rabat.
Chawingas combine to send Malawi to WAFCON final
Tabitha Chawinga scored twice and her sister Temwa added another as Malawi wrote another chapter in their remarkable debut Women's Africa Cup of Nations run, as they defeated Algeria 3-1 to reach Sunday's final.
WAFCON semifinals preview - Africa awaits a first-time champion
Here are ESPN's predictions for the two WAFCON semifinals -- Morocco vs Cameroon, and Algeria vs Malawi.
South Africa players defiant about World Cup 'dream'
South Africa are still determined to achieve their target of World Cup qualification, albeit via a trickier route, after falling 2-1 to Morocco in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal in Rabat on Saturday.
Move over, Vozinha! Cameroon's Bihina is Africa's new goalkeeping star
Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina was a relative unknown in African football ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, but her performances during the tournament have made her the toast of the continent.
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 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Mali | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Cape Verde | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |