Everything you need to know about the Women's AFCON 2025: teams, groups, fixtures, venues, dates, and kickoff times.
The 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will take place in Morocco from July 5th to 26th. Twelve teams from across the continent will compete, including defending champions South Africa.
This guide provides all the essential information about Africa's premier women's football tournament, which showcases stars from the NWSL, as well as players from European and South American leagues.
PAY ATTENTION: Stay updated with the Latest Sports News in Kenya from Pulse Sports
)
21:25 - 02.07.2025
CHAN 2024: Benni McCarthy Names Harambee Stars Provisional Squad
Benni McCarthy has unveiled a 35-man provisional Harambee Stars squad for the 2024 CHAN tournament, his first major assignment as Kenya’s head coach.
Teams: Algeria, Botswana, DR Congo, Ghana, Mali, Morocco (Hosts), Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa (Defending Champions), Tanzania, Tunisia, Zambia
Format: Three groups of four teams start the tournament, and the top two teams from each group will automatically advance to the knockouts. They will be joined by the two best third-placed teams.
The tournament begins with three groups of four teams. The top two teams from each group automatically advance to the knockout stage. They will be joined by the two best third-placed teams.
)
11:48 - 28.06.2025
'She Showed That I Should Have Stayed Longer' – Usain Bolt Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
Usain Bolt paid a touching tribute to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, admitting her enduring greatness made him feel he retired too soon.
Schedule
Group Stage Fixtures
Group A (Rabat & Casablanca)
PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Google News, Stay informed with Latest Sport News
Saturday, 5 July – Morocco vs. Zambia (21:00 local time, Rabat Olympic Stadium)
Sunday, 6 July – Senegal vs. DR Congo (Honneur Stadium, Oujda)
Group B (Mohammédia & Berkane)
Sunday, 6 July – Nigeria vs. Tunisia
Sunday, 6 July – Botswana vs. Algeria
Monday, 7 July – Ghana vs. South Africa (Group C opener, Honneur Stadium, Oujda)
Monday, 7 July – Mali vs. Tanzania (Berkane)
(Note: rest of Group C matches: Ghana/South Africa are C, others in B)
Quarter-finals
Fri, 18 Jul, 19:00 EAT — Casablanca (Larbi Zaouli)
Fri, 18 Jul, 22:00 EAT — Rabat (Olympic)
Sat, 19 Jul, 19:00 EAT — Berkane
Sat, 19 Jul, 22:00 EAT — Oujda
)
12:00 - 01.07.2025
Government Reveals When Nyayo Stadium Will Be Handed Over With CHAN 2024 Four Weeks Away
Sports CS Salim Mvurya has revealed when Nyayo Stadium will be handed over ahead of CHAN 2024, with the tournament now just four weeks away.
Semi-finals
Tue, 22 Jul, 19:00 EAT — Casablanca (Larbi Zaouli)
Tue, 22 Jul, 22:00 EAT — Rabat
Third-place Play-off
Fri, 25 Jul, 22:00 EAT — Casablanca (Larbi Zaouli)
Final
Sat, 26 Jul, 22:00 EAT — Rabat Olympic Stadium