The Super Falcons of Nigeria will begin their journey to next year’s CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) today, as the draws for the competition take place in Rabat, Morocco.
The draw will be held at 5pm local time (4pm GMT) and will see the 12 teams that have qualified for the tournament drawn into four groups of three. The Super Falcons are one of the seeded teams, along with defending champions South Africa, hosts Morocco, and two-time champions Cameroon.
The other eight teams in the draw are:
- Algeria
- Botswana
- Burundi
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Mali
- Senegal
- Tunisia
The Super Falcons are hoping to win their 12th WAFCON title in Morocco next year, and they will be confident of their chances after winning the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The draw will be live on CAF’s digital platforms and CAF TV partners.
Here are some of the key talking points ahead of the draw:
- The Super Falcons are the most successful team in WAFCON history, having won the title 11 times. They will be hoping to add to their tally in Morocco next year.
- Morocco are the hosts of the tournament and will be looking to make a strong impression on home soil. They have a talented team that includes several players who play in Europe.
- South Africa are the defending champions and will be looking to defend their title. They have a good mix of experience and youth in their squad.
- Cameroon are two-time champions and will be hoping to get back to the top of the podium. They have a strong team that includes several players who play in Europe.
The draw is sure to be interesting and will provide a lot of excitement for fans of women’s football in Africa. The Super Falcons will be hoping to be drawn in a group that they can top, and they will be confident of their chances of winning the tournament in Morocco next year.