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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
2024 Women's AFCON: Here is the tournament's best XI
CAF unveils its Team of the Tournament, dominated by Nigerian players, the champions of the competition. Esther Okoronkwo / @CAFwomen The Confederation of African Football unveiled on July 28, 2025, the Best XI of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, following the tournament held in Morocco. Nigeria, the tournament winner, and South Africa, a semifinalist, lead this selection of players honored for their consistent performances. Nigeria, crowned African champion, and South Africa, semifinalist, share most of the spots in the 2024 Women's AFCON Team of the Tournament. Four Nigerian players and three South Africans make the cut. Morocco and Ghana round out the eleven with two representatives each. Between the posts, Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie claims the top spot after recording four clean sheets and conceding only three goals in six matches. The defense is anchored by South Africans Karabo Dhlamini and Bambanani Mbane, Ghanaian Portia Boakye, and Nigeria's Michelle Alozie. In midfield, CAF selected South Africa's Refiloe Jane, Morocco's Ghizlane Chebbak—the tournament's top scorer with five goals—and Ghana's Grace Asantewaa. Up front, Moroccan striker Ibtissam Jraidi leads the line, flanked by two Nigerians: Rashidat Ajibade and Esther Okoronkwo.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Nigeria Super Falcons shine for Wafcon as dem gbab three awards and $1m prize money
Nigeria Super Falcons shine for di 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations as dem achieve di mission X. Dem win di continental title for di tenth time plus di $1 million prize money (1.5 billion naira) On Saturday night, di Super Falcons of Nigeria beat di host kontri Morocco 3-2 for di final game for di Olympic Stadium for Rabat, Morocco. As di game finally end on Saturday night, di Nigerian team no just lift up di trophy for di tenth time but dem also win three out of four six awards. Nigeria as di winning nation go also walk away wit, $1 million prize money. Who win and wetin dem win? Rashidat Ajibade, Nigeria captain win di Best Player of di tournament. Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie also win di Best Goalkeeper Award for di tournament. Justine Madugu win Coach of di Tournament afta e guide di his team win di trophy wit di record of winning five match, scoring di highest number of goals and finishing wit only one draw during di tournament. Esther Okoronkwo win title of di Woman of di match for di final game against Morocco. Moroccan captain, Ghizlane Chebbak win di Golden Boot at di tournament, dis na di third time she go win di title. Di Banyana Banyana of South-Africa, win di Fair Play Award wit total of 510 points at di tournament. How much Nigeria team and odas go win? For dis just concluded CAF-WAFCON, di winning nation, Nigeria go walk away wit $1,000,000 as di prize money Second place - Morocco go walk away wit $500,000 Third place -Ghana go walk away wit $350,000 Fourth place - South-Africa team go walk away wit $300,000 Quarter-finalists go walk away wit $200,000 each Third in Group Stage go walk away wit $150,000 Fourth in Group go walk away wit $125,000 each Rasheedat Ajibade- Wafcon Best Player Award Rasheedat Ajibade na di best player of di Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament afta Nigeria win against Morocco 3-2 on Saturday night. Di 25-year-old Atletico Madrid player contribute wit one goal and two assists during di tournament, but her overall performance during di matches na im make Nigeria win di game. Rasheedat don win dis title three consecutive time against Botswana, Zambia, and South Africa. In 2022, she bin win di highest goalscorer at WAFCON, showing her leadership qualities at di Morocco tournament. Chiamaka Nnadozie- Wafcon Best Goalkeeper Award Chiamaka Nnadozie na di official winner of Best Goalkeeper of di TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2024. Di twenty-three year old, Nnadozie show her skills for di field wit her fast flexible ability to catch any ball wey come close to di goalpost. Afta series of outstanding performance during di tournament she win di finest goalkeepers in African women's football. Justin Madugu- Wafcon Coach of di Tournament Award Justin Madugu officially win di Coach of di Tournament at di 2024 CAF TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Di 61-year-old na local coach from Adamawa, e guide di female team wit im own experience to win di 2024 WAFCON game. Ghizlane Chebbak- Wafcon Golden Boot Award Ghizlane Chebbak for di third time win di Golden Boot title at di TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024. Di Moroccan captain, na di top scorer during di tournament. Chebbak continue to follow her papa foot steps, Larbi Chebbak, 1976 Africa Cup of Nations winner wit Morocco. Chebbak no dey waste time on di field, she show she dominance spirit during di game against Zambia, delivering good field performance. Also, within 13 minutes she pick di ball and score against Nigeria at di finals. Banyana Banyana of South-Africa- Wafcon Fair Play Award Banyana Banyana of South-Africa fail to retain dia continental title, but dem leave di competitio winning di Fair Play Award wit total of 510 points award base on di Technical Study Group criteria. Banyana Banyana start di tournament winning against Ghana 2-0, but di Ghanaian team come back to win against dem at di Semi-Final to win South Africans.
Arab News
3 days ago
- Sport
- Arab News
FIFA launches first N.African office in Morocco ahead of 2030 World Cup
RABAT: FIFA inaugurated Saturday a regional office in Morocco — the first in North Africa and fifth in the continent — as the kingdom ramps up preparations for the 2030 World Cup which it will host jointly with Spain and Portugal. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport 'This is a day that will be written in golden letters in the magnificent history of FIFA, African football, Moroccan football, and world football,' said FIFA president Gianni Infantino at the inauguration ceremony. The inauguration, also attended by the head of the African Football Confederation, Patrice Motsepe, took place hours before the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, the capital where Morocco face Nigeria. Morocco will be the second African nation to host the World Cup in 2030, following South Africa's edition in 2010. This follows five unsuccessful bids by the kingdom. FIFA's other African offices are located in Senegal, the Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and South Africa.
Zawya
6 days ago
- Sport
- Zawya
Women's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025: Africa24 Sport in full immersion
From July 5 to 26, 2025, the Kingdom of Morocco transformed the African continent into a dazzling stage for sport, hosting the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The tournament brought together the 12 best national teams in a historic showcase of talent, unity, and competition. Throughout the tournament, AFRICA24 Group deployed a groundbreaking coverage strategy via Africa24 Sport —the first and only African sports news and competition channel. Relive an immersive and passionate experience — at the heart of Morocco From the group stage to the electrifying final between Morocco and Nigeria, our correspondents and field reporters captured the daily triumphs of each of the 12 qualified teams. Immersed in the host country, Morocco emerged as the shining capital of African women's football. Our immersive reports from the CAN Villages brought audiences the electric atmosphere, popular fervor, and community initiatives shaping this edition of the tournament. From the field to the stands, from locker rooms to backstage, AFRICA24 gave viewers full access. The Daily CAN News —available on replay—provided exclusive insights into each day of competition, highlighting the growing impact of women's football across African societies and Morocco's instrumental role in elevating the sport on the continent. Experience WAFCON 2025 with AFRICA24, right from the heart of Morocco, the warm host nation, strategic sports actor, and a true driver of transformation for future generations. Available on demand via on the myafrica24 app (Google Play) —Africa's first HD streaming platform—and on Africa24 Sport, channel 96 of the Canal+ Afrique bouquet, the continent's premier channel for sports news and competitions. With AFRICA24 Group, Let's Transform Africa Together! Distributed by APO Group on behalf of AFRICA24 Group. Contact: Communications Department AFRICA24 Group Gaëlle Stella Oyono onana@ +237 694 90 99 88 AFRICA24 Sport Section ( Social media: @ africa24sport
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: unbelievable misses 🤯, Salah shines 👑, bizarre banner 🤣
Is Salah the Greatest African in History? In an interview with Ballon d'Or, Mohamed Salah claimed to be the greatest African player in history... before also mentioning George Weah, Didier Drogba, and Samuel Eto'o. So, is the Egyptian really the greatest? WTF Sign 😭 The Tour de France is in full swing, and some pranksters never miss the chance to get noticed by the roadside. This time, it was this Nantes supporter who surprised everyone with his sign. Crazy Misses 🤯 During their friendly defeat against Guingamp (2-1), FC Nantes stood out for their clumsiness. An FC25 action that could break your controller. Speed Gets Shut Down in 1v1 ⚡️ While in Paris for a live event, Speed tried his hand at a 1v1, and it didn't go quite as he imagined. Yesterday's Must-Sees 🍿 - 📸 France - Germany: the WTF red card given to the Mannschaft 😭 - 💰 Transfer update for July 19 - From 0-4 to 5-4: we already have the comeback of the season in C4 🤯🔥 This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. 📸 Michael Regan - 2025 Getty Images
