WAFCON 2024 countdown: Countries with the most trophies
As WAFCON 2024 approaches, here are the countries with the highest number of trophies since the tournament's commencement.
Following the official confirmation of countries expected to participate in the upcoming edition of CAF's Women's African Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2024) anticipation for the tournament which is scheduled to take place in 2025 has reached a new peak.
As the tournament draws closer, fans have begun to show immense interest in the competition given the success of AFCON 2023 in January 2024.
When is WAFCON 2024?
WAFCON 2024 has been confirmed to officially commence on July 5, 2025, with the tournament expected to end on the 26th of the same month. The host of the tournament has been confirmed to be Morocco with the draws officially decided as well. The Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2024 will feature 12 of Africa’s top national teams competing for continental glory.
Groups of WAFCON 2024
Group A: Morocco, Zambia, Senegal, DR Congo.
Group B: Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria, Botswana.
Group C: South Africa, Ghana, Mali, Tanzania.
Which country has the highest number of WAFCON titles?
The Super Falcons of Nigeria with a total of 9 titles are the country with the highest number of trophies since the creation of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Nigeria's consecutive trophy run was ended by the Bayana Bayana of South Africa in 2022 and many expect a fierce competition for the 2024 edition of the tournament given how much women's football in Africa has evolved.
| Team | Winners | Runners-up | Third-place | Fourth-place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 9 Titles (1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2018) | — | 1 (2008) | 2 (2012, 2022) |
| Equatorial Guinea | 2 Titles (2008, 2012) | 1 (2010) | — | — |
| South Africa | 1 Title (2022) | 4 (2000, 2008, 2012, 2018) | 2 (2006, 2010) | 3 (2002, 2014, 2016) |
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