Afcon women news
Here are some recent news updates on the African Women's Cup of Nations (AWCON):
Latest News
- The 2022 African Women's Cup of Nations is scheduled to take place in Morocco from July 2 to July 23, 2022. (Source: CAF)
- The tournament will feature 12 teams, including the host nation Morocco, and will be played in a round-robin format followed by a knockout stage. (Source: CAF)
- The top four teams will qualify for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. (Source: FIFA)
Recent Results
- The 2020 AWCON was won by Nigeria, who defeated South Africa 4-2 in the final on November 28, 2020. (Source: BBC)
- The 2020 tournament was held in Ghana from November 21 to December 1, 2020. (Source: CAF)
Team News
- The Nigerian women's national team, the Super Falcons, have been preparing for the 2022 AWCON with a series of friendly matches against European teams. (Source: Goal.com)
- The South African women's national team, Banyana Banyana, have been training in Europe ahead of the tournament. (Source: SAFA.net)
Player News
- Asisat Oshoala, the Nigerian forward, has been named the African Women's Footballer of the Year for the fifth time. (Source: CAF)
- Thembi Kgatlana, the South African forward, has been named the African Women's Footballer of the Year for the second time. (Source: CAF)
Coaching News
- Thomas Dennerby, the Swedish coach, has been appointed as the head coach of the Nigerian women's national team. (Source: Goal.com)
- Desiree Ellis, the South African coach, has been appointed as the head coach of the Banyana Banyana. (Source: SAFA.net)
I hope this information is helpful!