The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to launch a new trophy for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Wednesday in Morocco, the host nation of this year's tournament.
This significant development comes as part of CAF President Patrice Motsepe's vision to revitalize and grow women's football across the African continent. The trophy unveiling represents a tangible step in CAF's commitment to elevating the profile of women's football competitions.
Legacy of the Previous Trophy
The previous WAFCON trophy has a rich history dominated by Nigeria's Super Falcons, who claimed it an impressive nine times. Equatorial Guinea secured the trophy twice, while current champions Banyana Banyana of South Africa have won it once.
The introduction of a new trophy marks a fresh chapter in African women's football, potentially symbolizing the growing competitiveness and development of the women's game across the continent.
WAFCON 2024 Tournament Details
The 2024 WAFCON tournament will run from July 5 to July 26 in Morocco. The opening match will feature the host nation's Atlas Lionesses against the Copper Queens of Zambia on Saturday, July 5.
Nigeria's Super Falcons, the most successful team in the competition's history, have been preparing intensively for the tournament. They recently secured a victory against Ghana in a pre-WAFCON friendly match and drew with Portugal in another preparatory game.
CAF has already released the match schedule for the Super Falcons and appointed match officials for the tournament, indicating thorough preparations for what promises to be an exciting competition.
The new trophy launch underscores CAF's dedication to enhancing the prestige and visibility of women's football in Africa, potentially attracting more attention, sponsorship, and development opportunities for female players across the continent.
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