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Wafcon 2026 review: Glory for Cameroon, Nigeria flop and Malawi cause a stir

Monique Ngock starred as Cameroon triumphed for the first time in a tournament of compelling surprises, even if crowd figures disappointed

The Guardian - UK

Cameroon beat Malawi to claim maiden Women’s Cup of Nations title

Cameroon claimed a first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title when they beat Malawi 3-0 in Sunday's final in Morocco, with Marie Ngah Manga’s first-half double helping the the Indomitable Lionesses seal victory.

Radio France Internationale

Algeria edge Morocco on penalties in WAFCON third-place play-off

Morocco endured a second painful penalty shootout defeat in the space of four days as Algeria claimed third place at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday following a 1-1 draw in Rabat.

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WAFCON: Malawi and Cameroon face off for historic first crown

Malawi and Cameroon will face off this Sunday in Rabat at 9pm Paris time in the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. A surprising matchup, with each nation hoping to secure the first continental title in its history.

France 24

Sister act ushers underdogs Malawi into WAFCON final against Cameroon

Goals from sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga on Wednesday gave tournament outsiders Malawi a 3-1 victory over Algeria, sending them to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final – after they qualified for the tournament for the first time this year.

Radio France Internationale

Outsiders Malawi beat Ghana to reach WAFCON semi-finals and World Cup

Malawi have completed one of the biggest surprises in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations history, coming from behind to beat Ghana 2-1 and secure both a place in the semi-finals and qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

Radio France Internationale

Morocco, Algeria reach WAFCON semi-finals and World Cup

A triumphant night for north Africa ended on Saturday with hosts Morocco and Algeria reaching the Women's Africa of Nations (WAFCON) semi-finals and the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.

Radio France Internationale

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Continuity, chaos and Rodman: how Washington Spirit are thriving in NWSL

International talent and one of US’s most marketable players to fore as league approaches business end

The Guardian - UK

Cameroon edge past Ghana to reach last eight at 2026 WAFCON

Cameroon beat Ghana 1-0 on Sunday night in Casablanca to move into the quarter-finals at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) while Mali relaunched their campaign with a 3-2 victory over tournament debutants Cape Verde.

Radio France Internationale

Missing a major football tournament? Fear not, Wafcon 2026 is about to start

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations starts in Morocco on Sunday, with Cape Verde and Egypt looking to continue feelgood factor from the men’s World Cup and Nigeria going for an 11th title

The Guardian - UK

Can Anyone Stop Nigeria? Super Falcons Eye Record 11th WAFCON Title as Morocco and South Africa Plot Upset

Nigeria's Super Falcons head to Morocco to defend their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title, aiming for a record 11th win amidst strong competition from top African teams.

International Business Times UK

Motsepe at a crossroads as Afcon row and Wafcon cancellation put reputations at risk

With controversy stalking football on the continent, the Caf president has a huge challenge on his hands

The Guardian - UK

Why Morocco Has Been Awarded Senegal’s AFCON Title 57 Days Later—What Happens Next?

The threat of “World War III” has been raised amid the heated reaction to CAF’s ruling.

Sports Illustrated

‘So much disrespect’: outrage grows over postponement of Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

Players and coaches demand more accountability from Caf after latest decision further disrupts preparation schedule

The Guardian - UK

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Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in doubt less than two weeks before tournament in Morocco

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco is due to get underway in less than two weeks

The Guardian - UK

Jennifer Echegini: ‘Winning the Wafcon is on another level. The pride I felt’

The midfielder on her nomadic life, experiencing Nigerian celebrations and the national team’s World Cup prospects

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria head coach Justine Madugu: ‘As Africans, we love expressing ourselves’

Library science graduate who made this year’s Ballon d’Or shortlist has Wafcon title defence and World Cup in his sights

The Guardian - UK

Cape Verde’s double celebration and coaching turmoil for South Africa: Wafcon storylines

Banyana Banyana squeeze through but assistant Thinasonke Mbuli insists they must learn from countries such as Malawi

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The Guardian - UK

‘You’re like: who am I?’ Katie Chapman on the challenges and danger of football retirement

Former England international is taking part in a legends match that will raise money for ex-Chelsea players in need of support

Radio France Internationale

Hobbled at home, Nigerian sportswomen dominate abroad

As Nigerian women dominate sports on the continent, they're facing off not just against top talent abroad but a domestic atmosphere of mismanagement and pay disparities – and even the risk of repression for speaking out.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria sportswomen dominate again but pay remains an issue

Nigeria’s women lifted the AfroBasket and Africa Cup of Nations titles this summer, but pay remains a dirty word.

The Guardian - UK

How Nigeria completed ‘Mission X’ and won their 10th Wafcon crown

Super Falcons were two goals down to Morocco in the final but comeback repaid Justine Madugu’s faith in his team

Al Jazeera

Nigeria vs Morocco: Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final 2025 – teams, start

Nigeria hunt a 10th WAFCON title against a Morocco side seeking their first when the pair face off in Rabat.

Al Jazeera

Morocco beat Ghana on penalties to set up Nigeria WAFCON final

Host nation Morocco will face Nigeria in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after beating Ghana on penalties.

The Guardian - UK

Barbra Banda on Zambia’s progress at Wafcon: ‘We have a really good feeling’

The Orlando Pride forward is thriving while playing for her country after a sex eligibility row

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