For most of this tournament, Nigeria had been defined by fast starts, and Morocco had shown themselves to be the comeback queens.

The National Orientation Agency has projected that Nigeria will overtake Algeria to become Africa’s third-largest economy by Gross Domestic Product in 2025, following an economic surge that saw the country’s GDP grow by 38 per cent.

Morocco overcame Ghana in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time in their last-four clash. Ghana beat South Africa on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the bronze-medal match on Friday. Keep up to date: Follow Al Jazeera Sport on our website and on X for the latest news, features and live events from around the globe.

By Mark Gleeson RABAT (Reuters) -Nigeria staged a remarkable fightback from two goals down to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 and win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. It was a record extending 10th triumph for Nigeria,

Morocco and Nigeria face off this Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Rabat Olympic Stadium for the 2024 Women's AFCON final. Both teams have announced their starting elevens, with their respective captains Ghizlane Chebbak and Rasheedat Ajibade leading the sides.

The 13th final of the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is being played at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, where Morocco and Nigeria compete for the title. Two giants of African women’s football.

The U.N. food agency’s regional head says Nigeria is facing “an unprecedented hunger crisis,” and the need for food is rising across west and central Africa while funds are shrinking.

Since his demise, his stewardship has been a special subject of public discourse, fuelled by varied factors and interests.

The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, has reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to deepening partnerships with Africa through practical and equal collaborations. Speaking yesterday at the maiden Diplomatic and Security ...