Nigeria's Super Falcons have dominated African women’s football, claiming nine Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) titles, and remain the continent’s top-ranked team despite recent wobbles.
Their blend of veterans like six-time CAF Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala and rising stars gives them explosive attacking depth, and surely makes them favourites to reclaim their crown.
Tunisia and Algeria both qualified comfortably, while Botswana, newly qualified in 2025, bring grit and recent qualifying momentum, and in fact faced Nigeria at the last edition in 2022.
WAFCON record
Nigeria are the tournament's most decorated side, but recorded their lowest finish in years in Morocco last time out, finishing fourth. There is some suggestion that their stranglehold on African football is weakening, but their experience, depth, and quality still make them the standard-bearers in Group B.
Tunisia have qualified for WAFCON twice before, last time out reaching the last eight only to be narrowly edged out by eventual champions South Africa.
Algeria have appeared at WAFCON on four previous occasions, but have always been eliminated in the group phase. Despite this, incremental gains—evident through their rising ranking—signal a more methodical, organised setup under high-profile coach Farid Benstiti that could overturn expectations.
Botswana are making only their second WAFCON appearance, and will hope to simply build on their last outing in 2022.
WAFCON Group B: Players to Watch
Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria)
A prolific scorer throughout her career, Oshoala's pace, power, and elite finishing make her the focal point of Nigeria’s attack, and she will be keen to silence many who believe her best days are past.
Sabrine Ellouzi (Tunisia)
The forward has been influential for Tunisia since debuting in 2021, and featured in the longlist for the 2023 CAF Women's Player of the Year award.
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria)
The young goalkeeper is known for her goalkeeper heroics, including penalty saves and clutch performances when the stakes are highest.
Naïma Bouhani (Algeria)
The captain and leading scorer brings leadership, experience, and finishing touch up front—key to Algeria’s attacking ambitions.
WAFCON Group B: Match Schedule
July 6
- Nigeria vs Tunisia
- Algeria vs Botswana
July 10
- Nigeria vs Algeria
- Tunisia vs Botswana
July 14
- Nigeria vs Botswana
- Tunisia vs Algeria
WAFCON Group B: Stadiums
- Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca
- Père Jégo Stadium, Casablanca
WAFCON Group B: Prediction
Nigeria are clear favourites to top the group, but the battle for second—along with routing for a strong third-place result—is intriguing. Tunisia are perhaps best placed, but Algeria have made steady progress in recent times, and Botswana may be able to take advantage of the regional rivalry to steal a march.
