What: Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final 2025
Where: Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Morocco
When: Saturday at 8pm (19:00 GMT).
Nigeria and Morocco will take on one of the continent’s top footballers on Saturday in the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final in Rabat.
Due to scheduling issues, the 13th edition of the tournament was postponed by a year.
The match, which could signal a shift in power for African women’s basketball, is covered by Al Jazeera.
Nigeria and Morocco have won how many WAFCONs?
Nigeria have won the record nine times.
Morocco have not yet won the trophy, but they did make it to the championship match against South Africa three years ago.
How did Nigeria reach the WAFCON final?
Nigeria defeated Tunisia 3-0 to defeat the highest-ranked team, but Botswana was the only team with a late winner to defeat the country’s lowest-ranked team. The top spot in Group B was secured by a 0-0 draw in their final group game against Algeria.
Before falling to South Africa’s 2-0 defeat in the final four, the Super Falcons defeated Zambia 5-0 in the quarterfinals.
How did Morocco reach the WAFCON final?
Morocco opened the tournament with a 2-2 draw against Zambia, and they are still unbeaten. Group A was sealed by a 4-2 victory over Senegal and a 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Before Ghana awaited the semifinal, in which Morocco needed a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time, Mali were able to win 3-1.
Nigerians are thinking about “Mission X.”
For their tenth WAFCON title attempt, the Nigerian side have created a brand.
The Super Falcons referred to their goal as “Mission X” in order to recover from their fourth-place finish in the 2022 edition.
A winning mindset exists in Morocco.
Ghizlane Chebbak, the 2022 World Player of the Year, who scored a hat-trick for Morocco, strengthens its ranks.
After leading Spain to the 2023 World Cup, Atlas Lionesses coach Jorge Vilda may be winning back-to-back international titles.
The hosts are almost there, 90 minutes from a fairytale conclusion. 🇲🇦#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 pic. twitter.com/H9Ep020Alb
Who were the WAFCON 2025 scorers in the top 10?
Chebbak, Nguenar Ndiaye (Senegal), and four goals
Ibtissam Jraidi (Morocco), Chinwendu Ihezuo (Nigeria), Barbra Banda (Zambia), and Racheal Kundananji (Zambia) all scored.
Where is the staging of WAFCON 2025?
Morocco’s participation in the last two WAFCON finals has strengthened its position as a leading footballing force on the continent.
The 2030 FIFA World Cup will also be co-hosted by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation in addition to hosting the 2025 men’s edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Where is the WAFCON final taking place?
The final will be held at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium, which can accommodate 21 000 people.
What is the WAFCON 2025 prize money?
The CAF prize pot increased by 45% to $3.475 million, or 45 percent.
The winners’ prize money has doubled since the previous edition, with Saturday’s match winner sharing $1 million.
lineups that are anticipated
Nnadozie, Ohale, Plumptre, Okoronkwo, Echegini, Demehin, Ajibade, Ayinde, Ihezuo, Ijamilusi, Alozie, and others could make the lineup for Nigeria.
Source: Aljazeera
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