Innholdsfortegnelse for WOMEN AFRICAN FOOTBALL - August 2025 i African Football - Africa cup

How the team qualified The Lionesses of Teranga booked their place at the finals by defeating Egypt in the second round of qualifiers. They secured a convincing 4–0 victory in the first leg in Thiès, followed by a goalless draw in Cairo to confirm their ticket to the final tournament in Morocco. TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON history This will be Senegal’s third appearance at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s AFCON finals, following 2012 and 2022 participations. In the most recent edition, held in Morocco, the Lionesses reached the quarterfinals before being knocked out by Zambia in a penalty shootout (4–2). Players to watch Ndeye Awa Diakhaté: A forward for Olympique de Marseille, she scored Senegal’s first ever goal in a TotalEnergies CAF Women’s AFCON final stage during the 2022 tournament. Quick, skilful,…

How the team qualified Morocco qualified for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the host nation. Already finalists in the previous edition in 2022 (editor’s note: they lost the final to South Africa 2-1), the Atlas Lionesses have since confirmed their status as a rising force in African women’s football, notably reaching the Round of 16 at the most recent FIFA Women’s World Cup. TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON history The CAF TotalEnergies Women’s AFCON 2024 marks Morocco’s fourth appearance in the tournament, after participating in 1998, 2000, and 2022. Thanks to the structural momentum provided by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), the national team has undergone a profound transformation. The 2022 edition, also hosted on home soil, was a true turning point, as Morocco had a remarkable…

How the Team Qualified Botswana secured their place at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2024 following a solid qualifying campaign. After progressing past the first round, the Mares faced Kenya in a high-stakes regional encounter in the second and final qualifying round. The first leg, played in Kenya, ended in a 1–1 draw. In the return leg, Basimanebotlhe Malete’s side clinched a crucial 1–0 victory to book their spot at the finals. Tournament History Botswana made their TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations debut in 2022, reaching the quarterfinals where they narrowly lost 2–1 to hosts Morocco. That year also marked their first-ever win at the tournament through a 4–2 victory over Burundi. Players to Watch Refilwe Tholakele A powerful and intelligent forward, Tholakele has proven…

How the team qualified Zambia secured their TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations place by eliminating Angola in the second round of the qualifiers. The Copper Queens recorded a dominant 6–0 away win in Luanda and followed it up with another 6–0 victory at home in Lusaka. This emphatic triumph reflects the continued rise of a young yet experienced squad, which also featured at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON history Zambia has emerged as a rising force in recent years. Their best performance to date remains a third-place finish in 2022, earned after defeating Nigeria in the third-place play-off. It marked their first-ever continental medal. The team went on to make history again by qualifying for the 2023 World Cup, where they claimed their first…

How the Team Qualified Nigeria secured their place at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2024 place with an authoritative display across both qualifying rounds. The Super Falcons reaffirmed their dominance in the second round against Cape Verde. In the first leg, they delivered a commanding attacking performance to win 5–0. Despite fielding a rotated squad in the return leg in Praia, they got the job done with a 2–1 victory, sealing another appearance at the tournament. Ambitions and Group Outlook Nigeria will compete in Group B alongside Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana. On paper, the Super Falcons are overwhelming favourites, with their experience and individual quality placing them above the rest. However, recent history has reminded them not to underestimate any opponent, with their semifinal defeat to Morocco…

How they Qualified Algeria secured qualification by successfully navigating two rounds of qualifiers. In the first round, the Algerian team faced Uganda, winning 2–1 away and drawing 1–1 at home for a 3–2 aggregate score. In the second round, they dominated Burundi, winning 5–1 in Algiers and 1–0 in Bu TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations History Algeria will be making their sixth appearance of the competition. Despite their consistency in qualifying, Les Vertes are still striving to make a breakthrough and establish themselves as one of the continent’s top sides. To date, they have never progressed beyond the group stage.jumbura, finishing with an aggregate of 6–1. Players to Watch Marine Dafeur An experienced defender playing for FC Fleury 91 in France, Marine Dafeur brings defensive stability and top-level…

How the Team Qualified Tunisia impressively secured qualification for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2024 by confidently progressing through two rounds of qualifiers. In the first round, the Carthage Eagles thrashed Niger, winning 7–0 in the first leg in Radès and 5–1 in the return leg in Niamey, for a dominant 12–1 aggregate score. In the second round, they outclassed Congo-Brazzaville with a 5–2 away win followed by a 1–1 draw at home, sealing a 6–3 victory on aggregate. This qualification highlights the steady progress of the Tunisian women’s side in African football. TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations History Tunisia will be making their third appearance at a TotalEnergies CAF Women’s AFCON final. Their debut came in 2008, where they were eliminated in the group…

How the Team Qualified As defending champions, South Africa qualified for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with poise and control. Exempt from the first round due to their champion status, Banyana Banyana faced Burkina Faso in the second round. In the first leg, played in Ouagadougou on 30 November 2023, they were held to a 1-1 draw despite scoring early, conceding the equalizer late in the match. This result served as a wakeup call for Desiree Ellis’ squad, who approached the return leg with greater intensity and tactical discipline. In the return leg, South Africa dictated the pace and claimed a deserved 2-0 win, thanks to a solid team performance and the rediscovered efficiency of their attack. This victory secured their spot in the final tournament in Morocco,…

How the Team Qualified Ghana secured qualification in convincing fashion, eliminating Rwanda and Namibia in the preliminary rounds. In the first round, the Black Queens overwhelmed Rwanda with a dominant 7-0 away win, followed by a 5-0 home victory—finishing with a staggering 12-0 aggregate. In the second round, they defeated Namibia 3-1 in Accra before narrowly losing 1-0 in Pretoria, advancing on a 3-2 aggregate score. TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON History The Black Queens are among the pioneers of women’s football in Africa. They have participated in multiple editions, reaching the final three times (1998, 2002, and 2006), though they have yet to lift the trophy. Following a decline characterized by early exits and absences, the team has seen a revival in recent years, thanks in part to a promising new…