The wait is finally over! The 2024 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) officially kicks off today in Morocco, setting the stage for what promises to be the most exciting edition in the tournament’s history. Hosted for the second time in a row by Morocco, WAFCON 2024 brings together 12 of Africa’s top women’s national teams for three weeks of world-class football and national pride.
🎉 Opening Night: Morocco vs Zambia
The action begins tonight at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, where the host nation Morocco 🇲🇦 will face off against the highly rated Zambia 🇿🇲 at 21:00 South African time. This Group A showdown is expected to be explosive, with both sides featuring star talent and massive support behind them.
Fans across Africa — including South Africa 🇿🇦 — can watch the match live on SuperSport, SABC Sport, and CAF TV on YouTube. Over 120 countries around the world have secured broadcast rights, showing just how far African women’s football has come.
💰 CAF Announces Record-Breaking Prize Money
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has made bold strides to reward excellence in the women’s game. Ahead of the tournament, CAF President Patrice Motsepe confirmed that prize money for WAFCON 2024 has increased by 45%, with the winners set to take home $1 million USD — double the amount awarded in 2022.
Here’s the full prize breakdown:
- 🥇 Winner: $1,000,000
- 🥈 Runner-up: $500,000
- 🥉 Third Place: $350,000
- 4th Place: $300,000
- Quarter-finalists: $200,000 each
- 3rd in group: $150,000
- 4th in group: $125,000
This historic prize pool of $3.475 million is a major step forward in promoting equality and growth in African women’s football.
⚽ Top Contenders & Tournament Format
The tournament features three groups of four teams each. The top two in each group plus the best two third-placed teams will progress to the quarter-finals.
Keep your eyes on:
- 🇿🇦 South Africa – The defending champions, led by Hildah Magaia and Jermaine Seoposenwe, looking to retain their crown.
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria – The most successful team in WAFCON history, aiming to reclaim glory.
- 🇲🇦 Morocco – Backed by home support and under new coach Jorge Vilda, who led Spain to a Women’s World Cup win.
- 🇿🇲 Zambia – The Copper Queens, with star strikers Racheal Kundananji and Barbra Banda, are determined to make history.
📺 Where to Watch WAFCON 2024
WAFCON matches will be broadcast on:
- SuperSport (DStv)
- SABC Sport
- CAF TV (YouTube)
- beIN Sport, Canal+ and other global channels
🔥 African Women’s Football is Rising!
From record prize money to global TV deals, WAFCON 2024 proves that women’s football in Africa is on the rise. Fans across the continent are buzzing, and for good reason — the quality, intensity, and pride on display are unmatched.
Tonight marks the beginning of a historic chapter. Let the games begin. Let Africa rise. Let the world watch.
