By Oluwamayowa Fakande
The draw for the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) was held on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Mohammed VI Technical Centre in Salé, Morocco, setting the stage for a thrilling tournament from July 5 to 26, 2025.
Nigeria, 11-time champions and perennial favorites, leads Group B alongside Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana.
The Super Falcons, aiming for their 12th title, are set to reinforce their dominance in African women’s football.
Tunisia enters the tournament on the back of impressive progress in recent years, while Algeria makes a much-anticipated return to the continental stage.
Botswana, an underdog, could disrupt expectations with a rising team eager to prove its worth.
In Group A, hosts Morocco will look to deliver both on and off the pitch. The Atlas Lionesses, who were finalists in the last edition, face formidable opponents in Zambia, Senegal, and the returning DR Congo.
Group C promises fireworks as defending champions South Africa clash with Ghana, Mali, and Tanzania in what is expected to be a fiercely contested group.
As anticipation builds, the 2024 WAFCON is shaping up to be a historic event, with fans eagerly awaiting to see who will dethrone South Africa or if the defending champions will retain their crown.
One thing is certain: African women’s football will take center stage in July 2025, delivering drama and unforgettable moments.