{"id":1135558,"date":"2022-06-27T14:21:41","date_gmt":"2022-06-27T14:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/06\/27\/2022-caf-womens-africa-cup-of-nations-general-preview\/"},"modified":"2022-06-27T14:21:41","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T14:21:41","slug":"2022-caf-womens-africa-cup-of-nations-general-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/06\/27\/2022-caf-womens-africa-cup-of-nations-general-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 CAF Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations general preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"472\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cordega-Francisca-of-Nigeria-R-696x472.jpg\"   alt=\"\" title=\"Soccer Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier Ivory Coast vs Nigeria\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">epa09779818 Kpaho Zote Nina of Ivory Coast (L)  fights for the ball with Cordega Francisca of Nigeria (R) during the Women&#8217;s Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers between Ivory Coast and Nigeria at Robert Champroux Stadium in Abidjan on February 23, 2022.  EPA\/LEGNAN KOULA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to the 2022 TotalEnergies CAF Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which will be held in Morocco from 2 to 23 July.<\/p>\n<p>Football never stops on DStv and GOtv! SuperSport is the only true home of football in Africa, offering a range and depth of action that no other rival can match \u2013 it\u2019s literally \u2018Unbeatable Football\u2019! If you\u2019re going to spend your money on something, it may as well be on the best football in the world.<\/p>\n<p>This will be the 14th edition of the WAFCON and the first to feature 12 teams (split into three groups: Group A \u2013 Morocco, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Uganda; Group B \u2013 Cameroon, Zambia, Tunisia, Togo; and Group C \u2013 Nigeria, South Africa, Burundi, Botswana).<\/p>\n<p>The last WAFCON was played in 2018 in Ghana and saw Nigeria claim a record-extending 11th title after defeating South Africa on penalties in the final. The scheduled 2020 WAFCON was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/22191989129,1002554\/MGL\/mgl_ado_atunwa_300x250 --><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s Super Falcons start as the favourites to continue their dominance of women\u2019s football in Africa, with coach Randy Waldrum leading a star-studded team which is determined to claim WAFCON glory once again.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are aware of the intense competition that is going to play out there in Morocco. We have no illusions,\u201d <strong>said Nigeria captain Onome Ebi. <\/strong>\u201cWomen\u2019s football has continued to grow in a lot of other African nations, faster than anyone can imagine.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The main threat to Nigeria\u2019s ambitions will come from South Africa and Cameroon \u2013 both appearing at their 13th WAFCON tournaments \u2013 while the likes of hosts Morocco, Zambia and Senegal will be dark horses.<\/p>\n<p>The expanded tournament format also allows for no less than four debutantes, with Botswana, Burkina Faso, Togo and Burundi making their maiden WAFCON appearances.<\/p>\n<p>The group phase of this year\u2019s WAFCON will be played from 2 to 10 July, with the top two teams from each group, as well as the two highest-ranked third-placed teams advancing into the quarterfinals. From there it is a straight knockout format through the final on 23 July.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, this WAFCON serves as a qualification tournament for next year\u2019s FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup. The four semifinalists secure automatic qualification to the global tournament, while the four losing quarterfinalists will play two separate playoffs in a \u2018Repechage\u2019 round, with the two winners of those matches advancing to the inter-confederation playoffs \u2013 a mini tournament staged in Australia and New Zealand early next year which will determine the final qualifiers for the 2023 World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>No rival can compete with SuperSport\u2019s coverage. Our viewers on DStv and GOtv enjoy an unrivalled selection of football from around the world!<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss the best football action on SuperSport on DStv and GOtv. Visit www.dstv.com and www.gotvafrica.com to subscribe or upgrade, and join in on the excitement. 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