The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is to be increased from 12 to 16 teams at the next tournament in March, the Confederation of African Football has decided.

Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finals increased to 16 teams

Former champions Nigeria and South Africa headline the list of ten countries who, on Tuesday, all booked a berth at next year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Nigeria and South Africa headline Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finals

The Nigerian women's national football team touched down in the capital Monday for an audience with the president, fresh off their weekend Africa Cup of Nations victory over Morocco.

Tinubu receives Nigerian women's team after Africa Cup victory

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu led the football-mad nation in celebrating the women's squad after a stunning comeback to win a record-extending Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Nigeria celebrates women's 'spectacular' win in Africa Cup

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Nigeria came from two goals down to defeat Morocco 3-2 in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Saturday night – completing ‘Mission X’ by claiming their 10th continental crown.

Comeback queens Nigeria complete ‘Mission X’ 

Nigeria coach Justin Madugu is faced with going up against a World Cup-winning coach when his side meets Morocco in Saturday’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final, but he insists he is sticking to his guns and refusing to be overawed.

Nigeria coach refuses to be overawed by Morocco counterpart

Morocco coach Jorge Vilda believes his side have the right mental fortitude to overcome a physically stronger Nigeria side when the two countries meet in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final on Saturday.

Morocco in right mindset for Wafcon final

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