Everything you need to know about Wafcon 2024 in Morocco: only two days!

The countdown has almost ended for the largest women’s soccer tournament in Africa, the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup (WAFCON), delayed until July 2025 and organized once again by Morocco.

This is the 15 edition of the wafcon and the The second consecutive half, Morocco is staying After an impressive output of 2022.

With fair Two days forThe emotion is being built for what promises to be an African talent festival, fierce rivalries and defining moments with the following at stake;

Why is Wafcon 2024 happening in 2025?

CAF postponed the tournament to Avoid a programming conflict with the Paris 2024 Olympic GamesA decision that drew significant criticism Since it was already confirmed in August 2022.

Despite this delivery time, CAF could not solve the clash, frustrating many fans and players who now have to wait an additional year between editions.

How the teams were classified

The qualification was structured on Two rounds of knockoutHe played on house legs and far.

Morocco automatically qualified as hosts.
South Africa and Zambia He received goodbye in the second round due to his performances Wafcon 2022 and FIFA classifications.
Nigeriasurprisingly, he had to start from the first round but advanced later São took and prince retired.

Greater Shock:
Cameroon, a regular Wafcon contender, could not qualify for the first timelosing sanctions a Kenya In the first round.

Kenya was then eliminated by Botswana In the second round.

General description of the tournament

Dates: July 5 to 26, 2025
Host nation: Morocco
Number of equipment: 12
Group format: Three groups of four
Stage of knockout: Quarterfinals, semifinals, third and final playoffs
Opening Party: Morocco vs. Zambia at the Olympic Stadium, Rabat

Key dates to remember

Group stage: July 5 to 14
Quarter finals: July 18 and 19
Semifinals: July 22
Third place playoff: July 25
End: July 26 (Olympic Stadium, Rabat)

The groups

Group A:

Morocco (host)
Zambia
Senegal
Dr. Congo

Group B:

Nigeria
Tunisia
Algeria
Botswana

Group C:

South Africa (headlines)
Ghana
Mali
Tanzania

The two best teams of each group will qualify for the elimination stage, together with the two best teams in third place.

Host stadiums and cities

Olympic stadium, Rabat – 21,000 capacity
– Opening Party and Final Place
Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca – 30,000
– Larger place in the tournament
Pere Jego Stadium, Casablanca – 10,000
– smaller stadium in the tournament
Honneur Stadium, Oujda – 19,800
El Bachir Stadium, Mohammedia – 15,000
Berkane Municipal Stade – 15,000

Absences of the stars: Where are the Chawingas?

Two of the largest stars in Africa, Temwa and Chawinga Tabithawillpower No characteristic In this tournament.

Because? Malawi did not enter the qualifiers due to financial restrictions.
Reactions: Both sisters He criticized his federation At the moment.
Where are they now?
– Temwa Stars for Kansas City current and made history at the NWSL with 20 goals in its debut season.
– Tabitha plays for European giants Lyon.

Other important absent include Rosemond Kauassi of Ivory Coast, whose country was knocked out by Tanzania in the classifiers.

Equipment to see

Zambia – Copper queens

Barbra Band (Orlando Pride)
RCHHEAL KUNDANJI (Bay FC)
Grace Chanda and Prisca Chilufya
The golden generation of Zambia is here. With band clear to play After missing WAFCon 2022 due to the controversial CAF testosterone regulations, the Olympic qualified copper queens They are a serious threat.

Nigeria – 11 champions sometimes

Nigeria is going through a generational transitionBut it is still a power. With Nonazie in the goal and Oshala leading the line, his goal is to claim the title they lost in 2022.

The Super Falcons F Nigeria are the most successful team in the history of the tournament with 11 titles, including their 1991 and 1995 victory, which took place before the tournament expanded before the 1998 edition.

Nigeria Wafcon titles: 1991, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2018

South Africa – Defensor champions

The accumulation of South Africa has been turbulent, with Players protests for unpaid quotas. However, the cohesion and experience of their squad make them dangerous.

Morocco – Host nation

Morocco surprised many when he reached the final of 2022. With the growing domestic support and talent abroad, they are pointing to a first historical title.

Young stars and players breakout

Evelyn Badu (Ghana / Fleury 91) – 2021 Player of the Tournament of the League of Women’s Champions of the CAF
Princess Marfo (Ghana / Bay FC) – Only 21, prepared to shine
AFI WOEDIKOU (Togo) – One of the rising stars of West Africa
OPEYEMI AJAKAYE (Nigeria) – Teen Striker with explosive rhythm

The 2024 Wafcon promises to be the most competitive edition so far. With Continental powers Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco and Zambia enter everything Ascending teams Like Botswana, Tanzania and Ghana hoping to bother the order.

The stage is ready for a dramatic month of African women’s football and could be the tournament where a New Queen of African Soccer It is crowned.