Nigeria’s Super Falcons will battle Egypt in their final Group C match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with a place in the quarter-finals at stake. The defending champions know that victory will guarantee qualification after recovering from a shock opening defeat to Malawi with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Zambia. Depending…
Six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, scored the decisive goal as Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia despite playing with 10 players in their Group C clash at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat, Morocco. Oshoala netted the winner in the eighth minute after…
The Federal Government has officially fulfilled its pledge to Nigeria’s Super Falcons following their victorious 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign. Each player has received a $100,000 cash reward along with the keys to a three-bedroom apartment at the Renewed Hope Housing Estate. Members of the team’s technical crew are also set to…
Malawi produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), defeating defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in a Group C clash on Tuesday in Rabat. The victory marked Malawi’s first-ever win at the continental tournament and a memorable milestone for the Scorchers, who are making their debut appearance at the…
Tanzania pulled off the first major upset of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), defeating South Africa 2-1 in a thrilling Group B encounter in Casablanca, Morocco. Diana Msewa opened the scoring in the 38th minute with a stunning solo effort after a dazzling run from midfield. South Africa responded just before the break as Bambanani…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will kick off their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign with a Group C clash against the Scorchers of Malawi, as they begin their quest for another continental title. Nine-time African champions Nigeria head into the tournament as one of the favourites, aiming to make a strong statement in their opening…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will take on Tanzania’s Twiga Stars in an international friendly on Thursday as they intensify preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The rescheduled warm-up match will give head coach Justine Madugu another opportunity to assess his squad, test tactical combinations and finalise his starting lineup ahead of the…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has doubled the winners’ prize money for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) from $1 million to $2 million, marking the second consecutive year of a 100 per cent increase. CAF also increased the tournament’s total prize fund by 67 per cent, from $3.475 million to $5.8 million, ahead of…
South Africa have moved to assume hosting duties for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following Morocco’s reported withdrawal from the tournament just 60 days before the scheduled kick-off. The sudden development prompted swift contingency measures, with South Africa identified as a suitable replacement due to its robust sporting infrastructure, organisational capacity, and…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons pulled off a remarkable 3-2 comeback victory over host nation Morocco in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final on Saturday, securing their historic 10th continental crown. Seeking revenge for their semi-final loss to Morocco in the previous edition, Coach Justin Madugu’s side showed resilience after falling 2-0 behind in the…
