WAFCON Stories
Kenya will face Algeria on Wednesday, November 26 and again on Sunday, November 30, 2025, with both matches set for Blida.
The match offers McCarthy a crucial opportunity to assess squad depth, chemistry and tactical balance after naming several debutants while leaving out...
Ali Ahmed, CECAFA’s Head of Refereeing, said the officials were carefully chosen from across the region following a thorough selection and preparation...
Uganda steps in to host the U17 CECAFA Qualifiers, with Kenya’s Junior Stars drawn in a tough Group A alongside Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Rw...
The team is scheduled to depart for Ethiopia on Monday, where they will finalise preparations ahead of their tournament opener.
With a youthful, energetic squad and renewed optimism under McCarthy, the Harambee Stars will aim to demonstrate resilience, tactical discipline, and...
Odemba guided the Harambee Starlets to a historic second qualification for the 2026 Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
While the Lions of Teranga approach the tie as seasoned favourites, the Harambee Stars will view it as a chance to test their mettle, adapt to high-le...
The expanded format will debut in the 2026 edition, scheduled to take place in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, 2026.
The ten-nation competition will see the top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals, where the Group A winner will face the Group B runne...
Beyond the race for continental glory, the 2026 WAFCON carries added significance as it doubles as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in...
The Starlets departed Nairobi for Senegal on Saturday, which will host the return fixture on neutral ground, as The Gambia does not have stadiums that...
A win or draw in Senegal will send the Starlets back to the continental stage after nine-year absence.
The Starlets had to come from behind after a shaky start that saw Fatoumata Kanteh capitalise on a defensive error by Lorine Ilavonga to give Gambia a...
Having last featured at WAFCON in 2016 under then-coach David Ouma, the Starlets are determined to write a new chapter in their history.
The quartet will assemble in Cairo next month for a CAF pre-tournament preparation course, where officials will undergo intensive training on match ma...
To rally local support, FKF has announced that tickets are already on sale, with regular stands going for Sh100 and VIP tickets priced at Sh500.
As Kenya gears up for AFCON 2027, the collaboration with Senegal could mark a turning point that transforms the nation’s football systems and leaves a...
The win also secured Cape Verde the top spot in Group D of African qualifying, finishing four points ahead of Cameroon, who were held to a 0-0 draw at...
The 2025 tournament is expected to attract thousands of fans from across Africa and beyond.
Key infrastructure supporting the stadium includes a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line along Ngong Road, a railway station providing access to the stadium,...
Motsepe made the remarks amid protests organised by the youth-led GenZ 212 collective, which has staged demonstrations in more than a dozen cities cal...
Odemba’s selection blends youth and experience, with several fresh faces earning maiden call-ups as the tactician seeks to fortify key areas of the sq...
The council gives active players a voice in key discussions on employment standards, the international match calendar, player welfare, online abuse, a...
Authorities say the move is aimed at streamlining entry procedures, strengthening security, and managing the expected influx of fans and visitors duri...
The winner of the tournament will represent the CECAFA region at the CAF Women’s Champions League 2025.
The Ministry of Interior has implemented a wide range of safety protocols and logistical measures, including the installation of modern CCTV systems,...
The 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will conclude with a blockbuster final tonight as record champions Nigeria take on host nation Morocco at t...
The first semi-final will kick off at 7:00 pm EAT in Casablanca, where nine-time champions Nigeria will face title holders South Africa in a much-anti...
As a scholar of sports communication and of women’s football, I suggest that what is left is for the Confederation for African Football (Caf) to consi...
