The Head of Women’s Football at CAF, Meskerem Tadesse Goshime, has stated that the continent’s governing body wants to use the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to show that Africa can host top-tier women’s competitions.
Speaking to CAFOnline, she said CAF, together with the host nation and tournament organisers, want to leave a legacy at the end of this year’s WAFCON.
“We want to go further than just a list of winners. The goal is to show that Africa can host top-tier women’s competitions. Most of all, we want to leave a legacy. This WAFCON must help strengthen national structures, showcase our talents, and solidify African women’s football for the long term,” Meskerem Tadesse Goshime said as quoted on the CAF website.
She added, “We’re hoping for an inspiring, competitive tournament that sparks a new wave of momentum.”
The 2024 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to kick off in Morocco on July 5.
The tournament will conclude on July 26 with a grand finale.
