Morocco ready to host Wafcon 'any time' as questions remain over postponement

A senior member of the Moroccan government says the country was “ready to host” the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations this month ...
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WAFCON 2022: Two Super Falcons in CAF's team of the tournament

The Super Falcons may have finished fourth in the just-concluded WAFCON, but they still had two players in the team of the tournament.  Super Falcons stars Rasheedat Ajibade and Osinachi Ohale ...
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'Thank God for Plumptre' -Reactions as Nigerians gush over Super Falcons star despite WAFCON exit

Nigerians have taken to social media to sing the praises of Ashleigh Plumptre, who many have now labelled as the 'best defender' in the Super Falcons. Super Falcons held Morocco, to a 1-1 draw after ...
The New York Times

Ghizlane Chebbak: A player born into Moroccan soccer greatness but writing her own story

A sea of red emerged beneath a white cloud. A deafening din filled the air. Thunderclaps of noise punctuated the swelling overtures, accompanied by flashes of red light. This was not some biblical ...
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The WAFCON confetti has settled, but did Africa's women get the best out of it?

The Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) culminated with the unforgettable final in Rabat last month, when Nigeria completed "Mission X" by coming from behind to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2. The ...
The New York Times

Nigeria’s quest for a 10th WAFCON title is more than a mission. It’s a search for their winning identity

After 96 minutes in the unforgiving Moroccan sun, two penalties and one horrible injury to Gabriela Salgado, Nigeria found a way to keep their “Mission X” — to win a 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations ...