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Ghanaian soccer legend Asamoah Gyan surprised the Black Queens during training to encourage them ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. His visit signals growing support for women's football in Ghana as the team prepares for their biggest tournament yet.
Ghana striker Doris Boaduwaa netted just seven minutes into the match as her team secured a confident 2-0 victory over tournament newcomers Cape Verde at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The win keeps Ghana's medal hopes alive in Morocco's opening group stage.
In their debut at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Malawi's national team pulled off one of the tournament's biggest upsets, defeating 10-time champion Nigeria 3-2. Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga scored all three goals, writing their names into history.
Nigeria's women's football team kicks off their quest for an 11th African championship this week, bringing hope and pride to millions across the continent. The reigning champions face tournament newcomers Malawi with their sights set on both continental glory and World Cup qualification.
As Nigeria's Super Falcons chase their 11th African championship title, beverage brand Amstel Malta has launched a nationwide campaign to unite fans behind the team. The "Be Your Best" initiative brings interactive challenges and rewards to supporters throughout the tournament.
Nigeria's women's football team kicks off their title defense at the 2026 Africa Cup with a shot at $2 million and a World Cup berth. The defending champions lead a record 16 nations competing in Morocco for the biggest prize in African women's football history.
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations celebrated its brightest talents, with Cameroon earning four spots in the tournament's prestigious Best XI. Five nations saw their players honored for exceptional performances that lit up African women's football.
Eight African nations will compete this weekend in Morocco for more than just continental glory. The winners of these quarter-final matches earn automatic qualification to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
Rinsola Babajide switched from England to Nigeria in 2021, choosing her roots over familiarity. Her gamble paid off when she lifted the WAFCON trophy in her first major tournament, completing one of the greatest comebacks in African football.
Two sisters from rural Malawi led their team to a stunning 3-2 victory over 10-time champions Nigeria at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga overcame massive obstacles to reach the top of women's football, and their triumph could send Malawi to the 2027 World Cup.
Africa's most decorated women's football team is gearing up to defend their championship crown with two strategic friendly matches. The reigning champions are leaving nothing to chance as they aim for another continental triumph and a World Cup spot.
In their very first Women's Africa Cup of Nations appearance, Malawi's Scorchers defeated Algeria 3-1 to reach the final, where they'll face Cameroon. The Chawinga sisters scored all three goals as the debutant nation chases African football history.
First-time competitors Malawi defeated defending champions Nigeria 3-2 at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, ending a 17-match winning streak. The same night, Zambia's Barbra Banda scored four goals in a stunning 6-0 victory over Egypt.
After a five-year drought, Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne found the back of the net for Nigeria in a 2-1 victory over Senegal. Her goal came at the perfect time, just weeks before the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
In their debut at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Malawi's national team pulled off one of the tournament's biggest upsets, defeating 10-time champion Nigeria 3-2. Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga scored all three goals, delivering a historic victory for the world's 153rd-ranked team against Africa's top squad.
Bernadette Amani captured both the Bundesliga and German Cup within seven months of joining Bayern Munich, fulfilling a childhood dream she didn't know existed. Now she's leading Ivory Coast back to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations after 12 years away.
Nigerian football fans are standing firmly behind their Super Falcons despite a shocking opening loss at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Their unwavering support shows what true team spirit looks like.
The winner of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations will take home a record $2 million, double last year's prize. The tournament also expands from 12 to 16 teams as African women's soccer reaches new heights.
Female coaches are making real gains in African women's football, with the number jumping from four to four out of 16 nations at this year's tournament. South Africa is leading the charge with a model that could change the game across the continent.
Cameroon's Indomitable Lionesses defeated defending champions Nigeria 1-0 to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. The underdog victory ended Nigeria's reign and secured Cameroon only their second win against the Falcons in tournament history.
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