WAFCON Kicks Off, Nigeria Eyes World Cup Slot and Record Prize Money
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has commenced in Morocco, with tournament favorites Nigeria's Super Falcons aiming for a World Cup qualification slot and the record two-million-dollar first prize.
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WAFCON favourites Nigeria eye World Cup slot and record prize money
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday with qualification for the World Cup and a record two-million-dollar first prize on the line. A record 16-nation line-up -- up from 12 at the previous edition -- will compete with 10-time title-holders and defending champions Nigeria the team to beat.
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Nigeria, 10-time champions, are favourites for WAFCON 2026 in Morocco, aiming for a World Cup slot and record $2m prize money. Get all the details here. Read More: https://punchng.com/wafcon-favourites-nigeria-eye-world-cup-slot-record-prize-money/
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The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday with qualification for the World Cup and a record two-million-dollar first prize on the line. The post WAFCON favourites Nigeria eye World Cup slot, record prize money appeared first on Vanguard News.
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