DStv and GOtv customers can look forward to the 2022 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Morocco from 2 to 23 July.
This will be the 14th edition of the WAFCON and the first to feature 12 teams split into three groups: Group A – Morocco, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Uganda; Group B – Cameroon, Zambia, Tunisia, Togo; and Group C – Nigeria, South Africa, Burundi, Botswana).
The last WAFCON was played in 2018 in Ghana, with Nigeria claiming a record-extending 11th title after defeating South Africa on penalties in the final.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons start as the favourites to continue their dominance of women’s football in Africa, with coach Randy Waldrum leading a star-studded team determined to claim WAFCON glory once again.
“We are aware of the intense competition that is going to play out there in Morocco. We have no illusions,” Falcons captain Onome Ebi said. “Women’s football has continued to grow in a lot of other African nations, faster than anyone can imagine.
“So, there will be nothing like underrating any team. All the teams will be upbeat about their chances and winning tickets to the World Cup. On our part, as defending champions, we know our strengths. We know what we have to bring to the pitch to conquer.”
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