Kgatlana headlines South Africa's preliminary WAFCON squad
Tigres striker Thembi Kgatlana was the most notable inclusion in South Africa's 38-woman Banyana preliminary training squad ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in March.
South Africa NOT confirmed as new WAFCON hosts - McKenzie
South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts & Culture Gayton McKenzie has claimed Deputy Minister Peace Mabe's announcement that South Africa would replace Morocco as the hosts of this year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) was premature.
WAFCON: Holders Nigeria to face Banda's Zambia
Holders Nigeria learned their Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 group-stage opponents on Thursday, with the Super Falcons set to renew acquaintances with Zambia in the opening round in Morocco in March.
Nigeria play no games, Banyana win in last FIFA window before WAFCON
Nigeria, the 10-time African champions, were the only top team who did not play a single friendly match of the last window of 2025, which held between November 24 and December 2.
Kgatlana strike sends South Africa to next WAFCON
South Africa striker Thembi Kgatlana's stoppage time goal against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday night secured a 1-0 win and saw Banyana Banyana qualify for next year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Super Falcons on the hunt for next title with WAFCON qualification
Just a few months after claiming a record 10th African title, Nigeria's Super Falcons have qualified for the next edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, after a 3-1 aggregate win over Benin Republic.
Banda, Chawinga headline Africa's women's POTY noms
Despite being the current holder of the CAF Women's Player of the Year title, Orlando Pride and Zambia forward Barbra Banda says she is honoured to have been nominated again for the award.
Only a matter of time before AFC Toronto's Okoronkwo becomes Africa's MVP
Nigeria midfielder Esther Okoronkwo was overlooked for the women's Ballon d'Or, but she was the real MVP of the Super Falcons' Africa Cup of Nations triumph and the only way is up.
Nnadozie: Historic Ballon d'Or nominations 'for Africa'
Nigeria WNT goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and head coach Justin Madugu say their historic Ballon d'Or nominations go beyond personal recognition.
How valuable are dual nationality players to international soccer teams?
California-born Nigeria and Houston Dash defender Michelle Alozie says the presence of the many dual-national players in the Super Falcons squad in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations victory was crucial.
The WAFCON confetti has settled, but did Africa's women get the best out of it?
With the confetti settled on the Super Falcons' WAFCON glory, it's fair to ask whether women's football in Africa is truly getting the support, the recognition and the treatment that the talent surely merits.
Which club will snap up Nigeria star Ajibade after her WAFCON heroics?
Even with her club career at a crossroads following her exit from Atlético Madrid, Rasheedat Ajibade reminded the world of the value she can bring to any team in July, leading Nigeria to the WAFCON crown.
WAFCON 'Dream Team' - Unbeaten Nigeria dominate the field
ESPN names it's Women's Africa Cup of Nations 'Dream Team' after Nigeria's come-from-behind 3-2 victory vs. Morocco in Casablanca, with the Super Falcons obviously making up the bulk.
Falcons receive national awards for WAFCON win
President Tinubu rewarded each of the 24 players on the squad with a national award of Officer of the Order of the Niger, a three-bedroom apartment, and the naira equivalent of $US100,000.
Did Nigeria complete 'Mission X' at WAFCON because of, or despite, coach Madugu?
Despite Nigeria's WAFCON victory, there must still be doubts about whether Justin Madugu is the right man to get the best out of this talented squad, with another WAFCON and World Cup to come over the next two years.
Morocco coach blames VAR for WAFCON loss to Nigeria
Morocco head coach Jorge Vilda made no secret of his unhappiness with the referees' decision-making during Saturday's Women's AFCON final, with two notable penalty decision going against the tournament hosts.
Dove: Morocco will never have a better chance to win WAFCON (2:08)
Dove reacts to Nigeria's 'remarkable' WAFCON triumph (1:49)
Nigeria stun Morocco to win 10th WAFCON title
Nigeria came from 2-0 down to defeat Morocco 3-2 in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final to win their record-extending 10th title.
Nigeria bid to claim 10th continental crown
Morocco and Nigeria face off in the African Women's Cup of Nations final at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.
Dove reflects on 'disappointing' WAFCON for South Africa (2:06)
Ghana beat South Africa to take WAFCON bronze
Ghana defeated reigning champions South Africa 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw to clinch third place at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Meet Ghana's Boye-Hlorkah, the Scouser taking WAFCON by storm
It's rare indeed to encounter a Liverpudlian accent across the highways and byways of African football, but Ghana midfielder Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah has certainly brought her Scouse flair to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
South Africa at crossroads in bronze medal game vs. Ghana
South Africa face a sense that the page is turning on the finest chapter in the nation's women's footballing history.
Banyana's Salgado has surgery, gets note from SA prez Ramaphosa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a statement of support to Banyana Banyana forward Gabriela Salgado following the horror injury she sustained in Tuesday's Women's AFCON semifinal against Nigeria on Tuesday.
Women's Africa Cup of Nations Table
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenya | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Morocco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Burkina Faso | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanzania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malawi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zambia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Cape Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameroon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ghana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mali | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |