The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a new trophy for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) ahead of this year’s edition in Morocco. The new design represents a celebration of equality, unity, and excellence in African women’s football.
The trophy features identical petals spiraling upward, each representing a participating national team. The petals form the shape of a blooming flower, symbolizing growth, empowerment, and beauty. Emerging from the heart of the floral form is a golden sphere, patterned subtly as a football, adorned with a shiny gold map of Africa. The sphere reflects the continent’s ambition, pride, and global impact in the women’s game
The new WAFCON trophy
The launch of the new trophy forms part of CAF’s goal of developing and growing women’s football in Africa. CAF leadership aims to make African women’s football among the best in the world. The new trophy was celebrated at an event hosted by CAF and long-term partner TotalEnergies in Casablanca, Morocco.
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The Super Falcons, Nigeria’s women’s national team, are targeting a 10th WAFCON title at this year’s tournament. They finished fourth at the 2022 edition and will be looking to make a strong comeback. The team is in Group B with Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana, and their first match is on July 6th against Tunisia.
The 2025 WAFCON tournament will run from July 5th to July 26th in Morocco. The Super Falcons are one of the most successful teams in the tournament’s history, with nine titles. Other countries that have won the WAFCON include Equatorial Guinea and South Africa.
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The unveiling of the new WAFCON trophy marks an exciting development in African women’s football. The tournament promises to be an thrilling competition, with top teams vying for the coveted title. The Super Falcons will be looking to make a strong impression and bring home their 10th WAFCON title.
