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Africa: CAF Brings Together Africa’s Biggest Women’s Football Stars for Second ‘Stars Spotlight’ Webinar Ahead of TotalEnergies CAF Wafcon Morocco 2026

eriinfo.com6 days ago03 mins

With just over a week to go before the kick-off of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Morocco 2026, the Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) will host the second edition of its exclusive ‘Stars Spotlight’ Webinar Series, bringing together some of the continent’s biggest names in Women’s Football. The English-language webinar will…

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Africa: Justine Madugu – How Wafcon 2024 Success Changed My Life

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Winning the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as head coach of the Super Falcons was the culmination of years of dedication and experience for Nigeria manager Justine Madugu. Having served in multiple coaching roles across different WAFCON campaigns – Equatorial Guinea 2012, Namibia 2014, Ghana 2018, Morocco 2022, and 2024 editions respectively- the…

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Africa: Wafcon Postponement a Blessing in Disguise for ‘Divided’ Banyana Banyana

eriinfo.com4 months ago02 mins

Despite the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations being haphazardly postponed, the action may provide Banyana Banyana with some time to fix their internal issues. It’s a travesty that the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) was postponed just two weeks before that tournament was scheduled to commence. However, it may be a blessing in…

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Africa: Wafcon Postponement Proof That Women’s Soccer Is Not Valued By Authorities

eriinfo.com5 months ago02 mins

Following months of speculation, the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has officially been postponed. It’s another sign of token inclusion for women in soccer. Well, the worst-kept secret in soccer is finally out. The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) has been postponed. The official confirmation came less than two weeks before the scheduled…

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Africa: South Africa Accuses Morocco of ‘Holding CAF Hostage’ Over Wafcon 2026

eriinfo.com5 months ago08 mins

For the past six weeks, uncertainty has surrounded the venue of the 2026 edition of the continental showpiece, officially known as the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations The build-up to the next edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has taken an unexpected political twist after South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture,…

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Africa: Cote d’Ivoire Step Up Wafcon Build-Up With Two Home Matches

eriinfo.com5 months ago03 mins

Cote d’Ivoire will play two international friendlies against Benin and Kenya as part of their final preparations for the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which is scheduled to take place in Morocco from 17 March to 3 April. The Ivorian women’s national team started training camp in Abidjan on Tuesday 24…

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Africa: Harambee Starlets Step Up Wafcon Preparations With West Africa Friendlies

eriinfo.com5 months ago03 mins

Nairobi — With just 22 days to go before the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, the Harambee Starlets have intensified their preparations, lining up two crucial international friendlies in West Africa before heading to Europe for a residential training camp. The squad is set to depart on Saturday, February 28, for Abidjan, Ivory Coast,…

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Africa: Uncertainty Over Wafcon Host Is Another Sign of Disrespect for Women’s Soccer

eriinfo.com5 months ago02 mins

The confusion about who’s hosting the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is another example of how women’s soccer is mishandled and often treated with disdain. Africa’s premier women footballers should be excited about representing their respective countries on the second-biggest stage they can play on in their careers – the Women’s Africa Cup of…

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Africa: CAF Names Wafcon 2024 Best Xi

eriinfo.com12 months ago04 mins

Nigeria’s dominance at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 has been further underlined after four of their players were named in the tournament’s official Best XI, as selected by CAF’s Technical Study Group (TSG). The 11-player team, arranged in a 4-3-3 formation, features standout performers from across the continent following a…

Africa: Nigeria’s Justin Madugu Named Wafcon 2024 Coach of the Tournament

eriinfo.com12 months ago04 mins

Nigeria’s head coach Justin Madugu has been named Coach of the Tournament at the 2024 CAF TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), crowning a remarkable campaign in which he led the Super Falcons to a historic 10th continental title. Madugu’s emergence as one of the standout figures at the tournament marks a defining moment…