African Host Nation To Boost Women’s Football

The South African Football Association (SAFA) is excited to know the outcome of the CAF Executive Committee meeting currently taking place in Nairobi, Kenya.  SAFA President Dr. Danny Jordaan arrived in Kenya to attend the meeting, which was expected to make crucial decisions regarding African football – in particular the announcement of the host nation for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

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This tournament was formerly known as the African Women’s Championship. It takes place every second year as an international women’s football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The first edition of this tournament took place in 1998 as the qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup for African nations. It began as a home-and-away qualification competition, but was later transformed into a biennial tournament in 1998 and took current name in 2016.

Since that year, Nigeria has become the most successful nation in the tournament as they have won 1 of the 14 editions so far and in addition have made it to at least the semi-final in every tournament they have played. Equatorial Guinea, which hosted the tournament in 2008 and 2012 won both tournaments, while South Africa are the current champions having won the 2022 competition. South Africa is only the third African nation to ever win the tournament. The African nations of Morocco, Ghana, and Cameroon have also made it into the tournament’s final.

Formal Bid

SAFA is keen to bring the prestigious WAFCON back to South African soil for the first time since 2010. If they win their bid, this will provide a golden opportunity for Banyana Banyana, the reigning WAFCON champions, to defend their title at home.

South Africa’s bid to host WAFCON 2025 represents more than just a tournament—it symbolises a chance to further uplift women’s football in the country. The growth of Banyana Banyana, highlighted by their victory at the 2022 edition of WAFCON, has invigorated support for women’s football across the nation. With SAFA’s commitment to advancing the sport, hosting the tournament would allow South Africa to showcase its growing infrastructure and talent pool, offering Banyana Banyana the home advantage to retain their crown.

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Role of CAF

CAF’s Executive Committee meeting in Nairobi, Kenya this week comes at a vital moment in the history of African football. CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe is presiding at the meeting. The agenda includes major decisions on hosting rights for both the 2025 WAFCON and the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are poised to secure a joint bid to host CHAN 2025, but for WAFCON, South Africa remains a firm favourite.

The potential of hosting WAFCON 2025 goes beyond football matches—it serves to boost the popularity and development of women’s football in the country and the continent. By successfully staging the tournament, SAFA aims to drive further investment in grassroots initiatives, create more opportunities for female athletes, and continue the momentum gained from Banyana Banyana’s recent success on the international stage. Furthermore, hosting the event could inspire a new generation of female footballers while reinforcing South Africa’s reputation as a capable host of major sporting events.