Women's Africa Cup of Nations

Publication date: 18 Jun 2025

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is a significant event in the world of football. It attracts the attention of fans, sports analysts, and betting enthusiasts. Furthermore, this prestigious tournament is organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). It gathers the continent’s strongest women’s national teams. Additionally, the competition is held biannually. Not only does it determine the best African national team, but it also serves as a qualifier for global tournaments.

More details about the tournament can be found on the official website: CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations / Where and When

The upcoming edition of the Women’s Africа Cup of Nаtions will be held in Morocco from July 5 to July 26, 2025. This will be the second time the country has hosted the event. It further solidifies its position as a key hub for women’s football development in Africa.

The tournament will be organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). In addition, it will feature 12 national teams. These teams will be divided into three groups consisting of four teams each during the group stage. Subsequently, the top two teams from each group, along with the two best third-place teams, will qualify for the knockout rounds.

Participants and Favorites

The Moroccan national team automatically qualified for the final round of 2025 as the host of the tournament. Meanwhile, the remaining eleven teams secured their places through qualifying matches.

The main contenders include:

Nigeria: Eleven-time champions with a stable and experienced squad.
South Africa: Defending champions known for their powerful attack.
Cameroon: Traditionally strong team, frequent participants in the final stages.
Morocco: Tournament hosts who demonstrated confident play in 2022, reaching the final.

Special attention will be focused on players like Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria), whose performances could be decisive for the outcome of the matches.

Tournament History

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations debuted in 1991. Initially, the tournament was irregular and featured fewer participating nations. However, since 1998, it has been held regularly every two years.

Over the years, Nigeria has emerged as the dominant force in women’s African football. The tournament has also acted as a springboard for the development of women’s football in North and South African countries.