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Women's AFCON dates, schedule, news - Everything you need to know about WAFCON

The Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (WAFCON) takes place in Morocco from July 5 to 26, and will feature 12 teams from across the continent, including defending champions South Africa.

ESPN has everything you need to know about Africa's top women's tournament, which also features stars from the NWSL in the United States, and players from across Europe and South America.

Teams: Algeria, Botswana, DR Congo, Ghana, Mali, Morocco (host), Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa (holders), Tanzania, Tunisia, and Zambia.

Format: Three groups of four teams start the tournament, and the top two teams from each group will automatically advance to the knockouts. They will be joined by the two best third-placed teams.

Schedule: The tournament kicks of with hosts Morocco taking on fan-favourites Zambia, featuring NWSL stars Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji. - Full fixtures

Reports

Zambia draw with Morocco despite Banda, Kundananji goals

News

South Africa squad without striker Kgatlana for WAFCON

Spirit's Monday - Nigeria snub a 'tough pill to swallow'

Nigeria recall Asisat Oshoala for WAFCON, but Gift Monday omitted

Madugu frustrated by Nigeria WAFCON prep interruption

Super Falcons treating Cameroon friendlies as WAFCON fuel

Oshoala - African players raise the bar in NWSL

Kgatlana - Banyana have WAFCON target on our backs

Kundananji backs striker-heavy Zambia to win WAFCON

Features

Mission X - Inside Nigeria's master plan to win a 10th WAFCON title

After disappointment of not only failing to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in 2022, but finishing tied for their worst ever performance (4th), Nigeria have returned to Morocco on a mission to win their 10th WAFCON title.

Ranking all 12 Women's AFCON teams... And number 1 may surprise you

From defending champions South Africa to the most successful side in the tournament's history -- Nigeria -- there are contenders aplenty across a well stocked field at the Women's AFCON this month.

Bay FC's Kundananji confident Zambia can upset WAFCON hierarchy

Bay FC forward Racheal Kundananji told ESPN that Zambia will shake up the established order at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, breaking the stranglehold of Nigeria and defending champions South Africa.

Can Banyana overcome off-field drama to defend WAFCON title?

South Africa's preparation for their Women's Africa Cup of Nations defence in Morocco has been hampered by off-field issues, but two former players have backed them to overcome their difficulties.

Ranking the 10 NWSL and English WSL players at WAFCON

From superstars like Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda, to Gotham FC teen rookie Stella Nwamekye, here are 10 players at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations that will be familiar to NWSL and English Women's Super League fans.

Nigeria's Super Falcons in full flight heading into Women's AFCON

With the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco (July 5-26) around the corner, there have been some standout performers in the warm-up games, with Nigeria's Rasheedat Ajibade, now a free agent, topping the rankings.

The Chawinga sisters won't be at WAFCON, but there are plenty others to watch

Malawi failed to qualify for the WAFCON, failing to field a team for qualifiers due to financial constraints at the Football Association of Malawi (FAM).

Chiamaka Nnadzie will be critical to Nigeria's chances

Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was in sparkling form to help Nigeria's Super Falcons held Portugal to 0-0 draw on Monday in Lisbon, as their preparations for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament gathers pace.

Zambia's Kundananji says charity work will be her real legacy

Bay FC and Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji has shot to soccer stardom, but she wants to be remembered for her foundation's work improving lives in her home country -- combatting issues like addiction, HIV/AIDS and teen pregnancy.

Banyana's Thembi Kgatlana living it up in Mexico's Liga MX Femenil

Banyana Banyana forward Thembi Kgatlana is in fine form for Tigres UANL in Liga MX Femenil and the 28-year-old is not surprised by the success she and other African players have found in Mexico and the NWSL.

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