Morocco confirms six stadiums to host 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

Morocco will host the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) across six stadiums in five cities, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed on Tuesday.

Set to run from 5 to 26 July, the tournament will be played at Larbi Zaouli and Père Jégo stadiums in Casablanca, the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia, Stade d’Honneur in Oujda, and the Municipal Stadium in Berkane.

CAF made the announcement in partnership with the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), which is overseeing preparations for the highly anticipated continental event.

The six selected venues reflect a strategic distribution across key Moroccan cities, with Casablanca set to stage matches in two stadiums, underlining its status as a football hub.

In a statement published on its official website, CAF said: “Following the unprecedented successes recorded in recent CAF competitions, the 2025 edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco promises to break new records, both in terms of stadium attendance, global television audience and digital engagement.”

The expanded visibility of the women’s game in Africa has brought heightened attention to WAFCON, and Morocco’s role as host is expected to further elevate the tournament’s profile.

The country previously hosted the 2022 edition, earning praise for its organisation and fan support.

Twelve nations will compete for continental supremacy, divided into three groups of four teams. Host nation Morocco will lead Group A, where they will face Zambia, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The group is expected to produce closely contested fixtures, with Morocco aiming to build on their recent progress in the women’s game.

Group B features record champions Nigeria, along with Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana. Nigeria, the most successful side in WAFCON history, will be aiming to reclaim their dominance after falling short in recent editions.

Group C includes reigning champions South Africa, who will take on Ghana, Mali, and Tanzania. South Africa’s victory in 2022 ended Nigeria’s long reign and marked a turning point for the competition’s competitive balance.

Morocco’s choice of venues reflects both historic and modern football infrastructure. The Olympic Stadium in Rabat is a flagship venue for national-level competitions, while the inclusion of stadiums in Berkane and Oujda ensures representation for the eastern regions of the country.

Père Jégo and Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, known for hosting top-tier domestic matches, will offer fans an intimate and electric atmosphere, while El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia adds further geographic spread to the tournament.

With growing interest in women’s football across Africa, the 2025 tournament is expected to draw significant attention both on the ground and through digital platforms. CAF’s emphasis on record-breaking attendance and viewership signals a broader commitment to expanding the reach and impact of the women’s game.

As the countdown begins, host nation Morocco will not only aim for a strong showing on the pitch but also seek to deliver a tournament that sets a new benchmark for women’s football on the continent.