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 men’s Worl…
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A host of issues: World Cup focus turns to Morocco with costs and legacy topping agenda ⊖
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With just over 1,400 days to go until 2030 kicks off, the co-hosts are facing a series of challenges familiar to their South African predecessors
Morocco’s World Cup adventure came to a halt with thei…
88 days ago
‘We are not happy’: Chiamaka Nnadozie on Wafcon debacle, boomboxes and Brighton ⊕
The Brighton and Nigeria goalkeeper is highly critical of the decision to push back Wafcon, but still has hope for the future of the women’s game in Africa
Chiamaka Nnadozie has, at the age of 25, ear…
3 months ago
Motsepe at a crossroads as Afcon row and Wafcon cancellation puts reputations at risk | Osasu Obayiuwana ○
With controversy stalking football on the continent, the Caf president has a huge challenge on his hands
It has been a miserable few months for the Confederation of African Football (Caf) and its Sout…
4 months ago
‘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
On 13 February, Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Footb…
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
Being an integral figure in the distinguished history of Nigeria’s women’s team is an…
8 months ago
Nigeria head coach Justine Madugu: ‘As Africans, we love expressing ourselves’ ⊕⊕
Library science graduate who made the Ballon d’Or shortlist has Wafcon title defence and World Cup in his sights
At 61, most top-level head coaches have nostalgic moments as they reflect on the high p…
11 months ago
As England’s Lionesses roared, Nigeria’s queens of Africa made football history ○
The Super Falcons secured their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in a gripping final against Morocco. What is the secret to the squad’s soaraway success?
Don’t already get The Long Wave in you…
12 months ago
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
Having missed the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as a result of a controversy over the DSD (differen…
Wafcon offers spectacular songs and goals – but where is the next generation? ○
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The tournament in Morocco has produced some fine football but has yet to win over the general public
From deep inside the Stade d’Honneur came a beautiful sound as 26 voices united in song. The loudsp…