Babajide, Madugu welcome new 16-team WAFCON
Nigeria forward Rinsola Babajide and coach Justin Madugu believe the expansion of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations to 16 teams will make this year's tournament more competitive.
Nigeria retain backbone of WAFCON-winning squad
Nigeria coach Justine Madugu has retained the backbone of the squad that won a record 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title last year, naming captain Rasheedat Ajibade among an experienced 25-player squad.
Japan vs. South Africa - Banyana looking to recover from weekend thrashing
South Africa's Banyana Banyana will seek to prove they learned lessons in Saturday's 5-0 thrashing when they face Japan in the second of two back-to-back friendlies in Osaka on Tuesday.
Japan vs. South Africa - Banyana play double-header as WAFCON prep
South Africa's Banyana Banyana will visit Japan at the Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium on Saturday in the first of two friendly matches as they continue their preparations for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Oshoala recalled, Spirit's Monday named for Nigeria WNT
Washington Spirit forward Gift Monday and veteran striker Asisat Oshoala were named in Nigeria's squad for two international friendlies against Senegal, part of Nigeria's build-up to the 2026 WAFCON.
Nigeria's Payne scores in first start for Orlando Pride
After missing the entirety of last season, Nigeria defender Nicole Payne scored her first professional goal in her first start for the Orlando Pride this pastb weekend.
Nigeria's Super Falcons to face Senegal in June friendlies
Nigeria's Super Falcons will to return to action in June, against Senegal, ending their long stretch without a match, as the Women's Africa Cup of Nations approaches.
Nigeria captain Ajibade lets rip at NFF - 'Are you not ashamed?'
Nigeria Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has expressed her displeasure at the team's shambolic preparations ahead of this year's rescheduled Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
Laurens slams 'disgraceful' CAF for WAFCON postponement (1:39)
'It's actually embarrassing' - CAF have failed women's football with WAFCON debacle
On Thursday, the Confederation of African Football confirmed the rumours that the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations would not take place in Morocco as planned on March 17. Criticism has swiftly followed.
CAF postpones Women's Africa Cup of Nations
CAF said the tournament, originally scheduled to run March 17 to April 3, has been rescheduled to July 25 through Aug. 16
Will WAFCON be played in two weeks? CAF and Morocco don't seem to know...
We are supposedly two weeks away from the Women's AFCON. But will it go ahead? How did we get here, what happens next, and how can CAF's stated commitment to the women's game be trusted after this latest debacle?
Ghana team told to remain in UAE amid war
Ghana's women's national football team, the Black Queens, are remain in place in the United Arab Emirates amidst the conflict in the region, having gone to Dubai to prepare for the upcoming Women's AFCON.
Africa's players continue to shine despite uncertainty around WAFCON
Lyon's Tabitha Chawinga stole the show in February with a performance for the ages against Marseille after a vital winner against Paris Saint-Germain, but the Malawi star was far from the only star to impress in February.
Adidas unveil new Bafana and Banyana kit ahead of World Cup
Adidas have unveiled the new South Africa football kits for the 2026/27 season, ahead of the FIFA World Cup and Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Ellis - Morocco's 'bottomless pit' of money changed football
South Africa women's national team head coach Desiree Ellis has admitted that Morocco's investment in women's football has increased demands on anyone looking to challenge them in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Kgatlana headlines South Africa's preliminary WAFCON squad
Tigres striker Thembi Kgatlana was the most notable inclusion in South Africa's 38-woman Banyana preliminary training squad ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in March.
South Africa NOT confirmed as new WAFCON hosts - McKenzie
South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts & Culture Gayton McKenzie has claimed Deputy Minister Peace Mabe's announcement that South Africa would replace Morocco as the hosts of this year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) was premature.
WAFCON: Holders Nigeria to face Banda's Zambia
Holders Nigeria learned their Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 group-stage opponents on Thursday, with the Super Falcons set to renew acquaintances with Zambia in the opening round in Morocco in March.
Nigeria play no games, Banyana win in last FIFA window before WAFCON
Nigeria, the 10-time African champions, were the only top team who did not play a single friendly match of the last window of 2025, which held between November 24 and December 2.
Kgatlana strike sends South Africa to next WAFCON
South Africa striker Thembi Kgatlana's stoppage time goal against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday night secured a 1-0 win and saw Banyana Banyana qualify for next year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Super Falcons on the hunt for next title with WAFCON qualification
Just a few months after claiming a record 10th African title, Nigeria's Super Falcons have qualified for the next edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, after a 3-1 aggregate win over Benin Republic.
Banda, Chawinga headline Africa's women's POTY noms
Despite being the current holder of the CAF Women's Player of the Year title, Orlando Pride and Zambia forward Barbra Banda says she is honoured to have been nominated again for the award.
Only a matter of time before AFC Toronto's Okoronkwo becomes Africa's MVP
Nigeria midfielder Esther Okoronkwo was overlooked for the women's Ballon d'Or, but she was the real MVP of the Super Falcons' Africa Cup of Nations triumph and the only way is up.
Nnadozie: Historic Ballon d'Or nominations 'for Africa'
Nigeria WNT goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and head coach Justin Madugu say their historic Ballon d'Or nominations go beyond personal recognition.
Women's Africa Cup of Nations Standings
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenya | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Morocco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Burkina Faso | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanzania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malawi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zambia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Cape Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameroon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ghana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mali | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
