Monthly Archives: July 2026

Nigeria-Malawi: A clash of extremes to kickoff Group C

Ten-time record champions Nigeria start their title defense against debutants Malawi in a blockbuster Group C opener at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 in Rabat, Morocco. Between Nigeria’s continued ambition to dominate the African landscape and the Scorchers’ unapologetic desire for an upset, this tie promises a captivating duel of styles at the centrally located Al ...

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11th WAFCON Title: Nigeria On The March Again

***Begins defence against Malawi today By Harry Awurumibe, Africa’s No.1 Women Football Journalist After many days of preparations in Casablanca where the team played one friendly test-match against Tanzania, Nigeria’s Super Falcons will launch their campaign for an 11th African crown on today at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat in the Group C opening tie against debutants Malawi in the ...

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Côte d’Ivoire face Burkina Faso in West African derby

By CAF Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso open their TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 campaigns with a Group B clash at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Monday (kick-off 21h00 local time; 20h00 GMT). Match Facts West African rivals Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso will meet at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations ...

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Tanzania face uphill task against South Africa in WAFCON opener

By CAF Both the South African and Tanzanian national anthems begin with these strong and intentional words. Words that carry a deep meaning for their citizens who display resolute emotions when singing the lyrics. It is not just the opening words but the rhythm too. Listening to both national anthems feels like a repetition. It is not just this semblance ...

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CAF launches invitation to Tender for Global Commercial Rights for lucrative CAF AFCON 2028, 2032 and 2036.

By Harry Awurumibe, Editor-in-Chief, Abuja The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has launched an Invitation to Tender (“ITT”) for the global commercial rights, including media, broadcast and sponsorship, for it’s most lucrative competition, the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) for the period 2028, 2032 and 2036. The Invitation To Tender (“ITT”) will close on Monday, 24 August 2026 at 17h00 ...

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CAF WAFCON Morocco 2026: Ticket Sales Officially Open

The wait is over for football fans around the world, the Moroccan public, and the entire African continent: ticket sales for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 officially opened this Wednesday, July 22, in partnership with Visa. The first sales phase, exclusively reserved for Visa cardholders, begins today. As an Official CAF Partner and global leader ...

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CAF fixes November 21 as date for 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly in Abuja

By Harry Awurumibe, Editor-in-Chief, Abuja The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has said the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly will take place in Abuja, Nigeria, on November 21, 2026. According to CAF president Dr. Patrice Motsepe the Confederation is grateful to the Government of Nigeria and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for their cooperation and partnership. The 48th CAF Ordinary ...

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