A New Dawn for African Women’s Football......
Opening Day Fixtures & Kickoff Times (Morocco Local Time / WAT–GMT+1)
| Date | Time | Match | Stadium |
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| Jul 5 | 21:00 / 22:00 WAT | Morocco vs Zambia | Olympic Stadium, Rabat |
| Jul 6 | 17:00 / 18:00 WAT | Nigeria vs Tunisia | Larbi Zaouli, Casablanca |
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The tournament gets underway tonight at 21:00 local (22:00 WAT) with hosts Morocco taking on Zambia in Rabat.
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Tomorrow at 17:00 local (18:00 WAT), Nigeria, nine-time champions and perennial favourites, open their Group B campaign against Tunisia in Casablanca.
Why This Tournament Matters
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Nigeria dominates the record books with 9 titles, aiming to reclaim the crown in Group B alongside Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana.
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The host, Morocco — last year’s runner-up — knows home advantage, opening on their own turf.
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South Africa, the 2022 champions, kick off their Group C campaign on July 7 against defending rivals Ghana.
Global Spotlight & Broadcast Frenzy
CAF reports unprecedented global demand, with over 120 territories broadcasting the opening night, highlighting the rapid rise in popularity of the women’s game in Africa. From SuperSport and beIN to SNRT (in Morocco), audiences worldwide will be tuned in.
The Road Ahead
Group stages will sweep through to July 14, with knockout rounds starting July 18. The semi-finals are set for July 22, the third-place playoff on July 25, and the final on July 26 — again in Rabat.
Let the games begin!
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