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WAFCON D-15: 2015, the Year the Women's AFCON Embraced Its Identity
Published: Friday, 20 June 2025 The countdown continues to the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations TotalEnergies Morocco 2024. As the tournament approaches, looks back on the key milestones that have shaped this iconic competition, with its 13th edition already promising plenty of excitement. Today's spotlight is on August 6, 2015 — the date when the CAF Executive Committee made a symbolic decision: to officially rename the tournament the 'Women's Africa Cup of Nations,' in direct alignment with its male counterpart. The CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations TotalEnergies 2024 kicks off in just 15 days. It wasn't until 2015 that Africa's premier women's tournament truly embraced its full identity. On August 6 of that year, following an Executive Committee meeting, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) made a historic move: the continental competition would now be called the 'Women's Africa Cup of Nations,' mirroring the name of the men's tournament. A minor detail? Far from it. This name change signaled formal recognition of the competition's status and the growing importance of women's football on the continent. No more secondary or marginal titles — from then on, the Women's AFCON would stand as a full-fledged institution, with its own legacy, stakes, and heroines. 'It's more than just a name — it's a statement,' said then CAF President Issa Hayatou. 'We're no longer talking about a 'small women's tournament'; we're affirming that this is a major championship.' This identity shift came amid a time of deep transformation. In 2016, the tournament hosted in Cameroon was the first to carry the new name. On the pitch, Nigeria clinched their 8th title by defeating the Indomitable Lionesses in Yaoundé (1-0) in front of a packed stadium. Behind the scenes, CAF secured a major sponsorship deal with TotalEnergies, ushering in a new era of financial and media support for the competition.
CAF
07-03-2025
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Cairo to Host the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly on 12 March
Published: Friday, 07 March 2025 The 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly will be held in Cairo on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, at the Marriott Mena House. The event, starting at 10h00 Cairo Time (08h00 GMT), will be broadcast on and CAF TV. Key African football leaders, including presidents of CAF's 54 Member Associations and its six Zonal Unions, as well as senior international football stakeholders, will attend. Dr Patrice Motsepe, CAF President, will chair the meeting. Prior to the Extraordinary General Assembly, several CAF engagements will take place: 10 March: CAF Zonal Unions meetings chaired by Dr Motsepe from 09h00 Cairo Time (07h00 GMT), followed by a friendly match featuring CAF officials and African football legends in the evening. CAF Zonal Unions meetings chaired by Dr Motsepe from 09h00 Cairo Time (07h00 GMT), followed by a friendly match featuring CAF officials and African football legends in the evening. 11 March: CAF Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting from 10h00 Cairo Time (08h00 GMT), discussing progress and the future of African football. CAF Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting from 10h00 Cairo Time (08h00 GMT), discussing progress and the future of African football. 12 March: CAF Extraordinary General Assembly will then officially take place on Wednesday morning and will be concluded with an official press conference later in the afternoon by CAF President, Dr Motsepe. Further details, including the agenda of the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly, Egypt 2025, will be published on in due course. Further Enquiries: CAF Communications communications@
