Women's Africa Cup of Nations - 20 potential WAFCON breakout stars and wonderkids

ESPN picks out 20 unheralded stars, wonder kids and players you may not have heard of who could be primed to take the continent by storm over the next month.

WAFCON 2026 - Power ranking 16 teams competing for Africa's top prize

On the eve of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, ESPN have ranked all 16 contenders at the tournament -- the biggest in the WAFCON's history.

Can this young, mostly local, Banyana side succeed at WAFCON?

Desiree Ellis' South Africa squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco (July 26 - August 16) features mostly locally-based talent.

South Africa vs. Tanzania - Banyana heavy favourites for WAFCON opener

South Africa's Banyana Banyana will kick off their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign against Tanzania on Monday in a Casablanca clash Desiree Ellis' side will be heavy favourites for.

Banda, Chawinga x2, Kgatlana - 11 stars to watch at WAFCON 2026

Banda credits Orlando teammate Marta for elevating her game

As Barbra Banda prepares to lead Zambia's charge at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with a FIFA World Cup ticket at stake, the forward says she has been learning from Brazil legend Marta about being a better footballer.

WAFCON 2026 - Key fixtures, standings, how to watch, everything you need to know

The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will take place in Morocco from July 26 - August 16.

Spirit sign Burkina Faso defender Bélem from Eibar

Washington Spirit have signed Burkina Faso defender Alimata Bélem to a four-year contract through the 2029 season, the club announced on Tuesday, bringing their contingent of African internationals to five.

Nigeria 'never get tired of winning' WAFCON says Spirit's Abiodun

Banyana are still among Africa's giants - Motlhalo

Banyana Banyana midfielder Linda Motlhalo said South Africa are still among Africa's top teams, ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), and that the country is producing enough quality players.

Babajide, Madugu welcome new 16-team WAFCON

Nigeria forward Rinsola Babajide and coach Justin Madugu believe the expansion of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations to 16 teams will make this year's tournament more competitive.

Nigeria retain backbone of WAFCON-winning squad

Nigeria coach Justine Madugu has retained the backbone of the squad that won a record 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title last year, naming captain Rasheedat Ajibade among an experienced 25-player squad.

Japan vs. South Africa - Banyana looking to recover from weekend thrashing

South Africa's Banyana Banyana will seek to prove they learned lessons in Saturday's 5-0 thrashing when they face Japan in the second of two back-to-back friendlies in Osaka on Tuesday.

Japan vs. South Africa - Banyana play double-header as WAFCON prep

South Africa's Banyana Banyana will visit Japan at the Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium on Saturday in the first of two friendly matches as they continue their preparations for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

Oshoala recalled, Spirit's Monday named for Nigeria WNT

Washington Spirit forward Gift Monday and veteran striker Asisat Oshoala were named in Nigeria's squad for two international friendlies against Senegal, part of Nigeria's build-up to the 2026 WAFCON.

Nigeria's Payne scores in first start for Orlando Pride

After missing the entirety of last season, Nigeria defender Nicole Payne scored her first professional goal in her first start for the Orlando Pride this pastb weekend.

Nigeria's Super Falcons to face Senegal in June friendlies

Nigeria's Super Falcons will to return to action in June, against Senegal, ending their long stretch without a match, as the Women's Africa Cup of Nations approaches.

Nigeria captain Ajibade lets rip at NFF - 'Are you not ashamed?'

Nigeria Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has expressed her displeasure at the team's shambolic preparations ahead of this year's rescheduled Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

'It's actually embarrassing' - CAF have failed women's football with WAFCON debacle

On Thursday, the Confederation of African Football confirmed the rumours that the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations would not take place in Morocco as planned on March 17. Criticism has swiftly followed.

CAF postpones Women's Africa Cup of Nations

CAF said the tournament, originally scheduled to run March 17 to April 3, has been rescheduled to July 25 through Aug. 16

Will WAFCON be played in two weeks? CAF and Morocco don't seem to know...

We are supposedly two weeks away from the Women's AFCON. But will it go ahead? How did we get here, what happens next, and how can CAF's stated commitment to the women's game be trusted after this latest debacle?

Ghana team told to remain in UAE amid war

Ghana's women's national football team, the Black Queens, are remain in place in the United Arab Emirates amidst the conflict in the region, having gone to Dubai to prepare for the upcoming Women's AFCON.

Africa's players continue to shine despite uncertainty around WAFCON

Lyon's Tabitha Chawinga stole the show in February with a performance for the ages against Marseille after a vital winner against Paris Saint-Germain, but the Malawi star was far from the only star to impress in February.

Adidas unveil new Bafana and Banyana kit ahead of World Cup

Adidas have unveiled the new South Africa football kits for the 2026/27 season, ahead of the FIFA World Cup and Women's Africa Cup of Nations.