Six stadiums across four Moroccan cities have been confirmed as host venues for the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to take place from 5 to 26 July 2025.
This marks the first time the premier women’s football tournament on the continent will be staged across more than three venues.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), in partnership with Morocco’s Local Organizing Committee (LOC), made the official announcement, spotlighting the increasing scale and ambition of the women’s edition of the tournament.
The selected stadiums include the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Larbi Zaouli Stadium and Père Jégo Stadium in Casablanca, El Bachir Stadium in Mohammédia, Honor Stadium in Oujda, and Berkane Stadium in Berkane.
Venues and Their Significance
Leading the list is the newly constructed Olympic Stadium in Rabat, a modern facility with a seating capacity of 21,000.
Located near the renowned Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, it is poised to become a central hub for international football in Morocco.
The venue will also serve during the men’s TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in December 2025.
In Casablanca, the Larbi Zaouli Stadium will act as one of the city’s key football centres during WAFCON 2024.
The ground is temporarily hosting iconic Moroccan clubs Raja and Wydad Casablanca while the Mohammed V Stadium undergoes major renovations.
The stadium, renovated in 2019, previously hosted matches during the CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Père Jégo Stadium, also in Casablanca, brings historical significance to the competition.
With a capacity of 10,000, it is named after Père Jégo, one of the nation’s most celebrated football figures who managed both Casablanca giants and the Moroccan national team. The venue offers an intimate yet passionate atmosphere for spectators.
In Mohammédia, the El Bachir Stadium, originally opened in 1954 and extensively modernised in 2019, will once again welcome continental competition.
The venue is home to local club SCC Mohammédia and successfully hosted fixtures including the final during the last CAF Under-17 tournament.
In the northeastern city of Oujda, the 35,000-capacity Honor Stadium stands as the largest of the announced venues.
It has hosted a range of international fixtures involving the Moroccan national team and also served as a temporary home for teams fulfilling CAF requirements.
Berkane Stadium, with a more modest 12,000 seats, completes the list. Home to RS Berkane, the venue underwent significant upgrades in 2017 and has frequently hosted CAF Interclub matches as well as international encounters.
A Milestone for Women’s Football in Africa
The expansion to six stadiums reflects the growing prominence of women’s football across the continent. CAF has emphasized its commitment to elevating the tournament’s profile, promising record attendance, viewership, and online engagement. The governing body has also called on fans to participate in the digital experience by following exclusive behind-the-scenes content using the hashtag #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024.
Confirmed Groups for WAFCON 2024
The draw for the tournament has placed 12 nations into three competitive groups:
Group A: Morocco, Zambia, Senegal, DR Congo
Group B: Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria, Botswana
Group C: South Africa, Ghana, Mali, Tanzania
The 2024 edition of WAFCON is anticipated to build on the successes of previous tournaments, setting new benchmarks for engagement, competitiveness, and visibility for women’s football in Africa.
