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WAFCON 2024 kicks off in Morocco with 12 teams chasing a record $3.475M prize.
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South Africa defends its title as Nigeria begins “Mission X” for a 10th crown.
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Expect thrilling matches and top talent all July.
WAFCON 2024 has kicked off in Morocco as twelve teams battle for African glory and a historic $3.475 million prize.
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From July 5 to 26, Morocco hosts the continent’s top players.
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By staging the tournament again alongside the Women’s Euro, fans get a summer packed with back-to-back world-class football.
CAF has increased the prize fund to highlight the rapid rise of women’s football across Africa:
- The winners take home $1 million
- Runners-up earn $500 000
- Third- and fourth-place finishers secure $350 000 and $300 000
This boost underscores CAF’s dedication and adds more excitement to every game.
The action begins as Morocco tackles Zambia’s Copper Queens.
In the last edition, Morocco reached its first final, and Zambia beat Nigeria to grab bronze.
Now both sides want to prove they belong at the very top.
South Africa defends its crown with confidence, but WAFCON 2024 also spotlights Nigeria’s Super Falcons.
They’ve launched “Mission X” to chase a record-extending tenth title.
Placed in Group B with Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana, Nigeria meets Tunisia this Sunday.
Coach Justin Madugu has mixed seasoned pros with rising stars:
- Attack led by six-time CAF Women’s Footballer of the Year Asisat Oshoala
- Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie marshals the defence
- Captain Rasheedat Ajibade brings leadership
- Young talents Tosin Demehin, Michelle Alozie, Miracle Usani, and Deborah Abiodun add flair
Nigeria heads into the tournament after wins over Ghana and Cameroon and a draw with Portugal.
That run sends a clear message: they’re serious contenders.
Fans can look forward to high-speed action, fierce rivalries, and standout performances at Rabat’s renovated Olympic Stadium.
The teams are set. All of Africa is watching. Let the fight for the crown begin.
