After successfully hosting the 2022 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Confederation of African Football (CAF) have decided to stay with the North Africa country as the host for the next edition in 2024, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.
No surprise at all with CAF’s decision following the record breaking turnout in match venues in this year’s WAFCON which South Africa emerged winners, a turnout which one cannot guarantee in another country as far Women’s football is concerned.
The football body announced Morocco as the host of the biennial tournament on Tuesday afternoon as they continue their readiness for the 44th Congress of the body.
The modalities of qualifiers are yet to be determined, as it was played at the regional level en route the 2022 edition.
The semi-finalists will not be representing the continent in the 2027 World Cup as there will still be another WAFCON before the competition.
Despite losing out in the semi-final of the 2022 WAFCON to host Morocco, Nigeria’s Super Falcons remained the most successful team in the tournament with 9 titles.
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