Awcon news

You're looking for the latest news on the African Women's Championship (AWCON)!

The African Women's Championship is a biennial international women's football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The tournament features the national teams of Africa, and the winner qualifies for the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Here are some recent news updates on AWCON:

2022 AWCON Qualifiers:

• The 2022 AWCON qualifiers are currently underway, with 44 teams competing for 12 spots in the final tournament.
• The top 12 teams will qualify for the 2022 AWCON, which will be held in Morocco from July 2 to July 23, 2022.

Recent Results:

• In the latest round of qualifiers, Nigeria defeated Ghana 1-0, while South Africa drew 1-1 with Botswana.
• Cameroon, the defending champions, defeated Equatorial Guinea 2-0 to maintain their unbeaten run in the qualifiers.

Team News:

• The Nigerian national team, the Super Falcons, have been boosted by the return of star players like Asisat Oshoala and Francisca Ordega.
• The South African national team, Banyana Banyana, have been preparing for the qualifiers with a series of friendly matches against European opponents.

Tournament Format:

• The 2022 AWCON will feature 12 teams, divided into three groups of four teams each.
• The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals, followed by the semifinals and the final.

Stay tuned for more updates on the AWCON qualifiers and the tournament itself!