The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has been Africa’s premier women’s football competition since 1998, serving as the continent’s World Cup qualifier and showcasing the best female talent across the region.
The most recent tournament took place in July 2025 in Morocco, with Nigeria claiming their 10th title after beating hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final. Morocco became the first country to host back-to-back WAFCON editions, having also staged the 2022 tournament.
They will also host the next WAFCON in 2026.
Nigeria
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are absolutely dominant, having won an incredible 10 titles including their latest victory in 2024, when they beat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final.
The Super Falcons won seven straight tournaments from 1991-2006 before their streak was broken. In the recent tournament, defending champions South Africa were eliminated by record champions Nigeria in the semi-finals.
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea interrupted Nigeria’s dominance by winning their first title in 2008, then claimed a second trophy in 2012 on home soil. Both victories came as tournament hosts, proving home advantage can work wonders.
Morocco
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