1 13th Women AFCON: Super Falcons' group stage opponents revealed Friday
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The Super Falcons of Nigeria, nine-time champions of the Womens Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, will discover their group stage opponents for the 13th edition of the tournament on Friday. The draw is set to take place at the Mohamed VI Football Complex in Sale, Morocco.
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The tournament, scheduled from July 5 to July 26, 2025, will feature 12 teams divided into three groups of four. The top two teams from each group and the two best third placed teams will advance to the quarterfinals. Alongside Nigeria, other qualified teams include hosts Morocco, defending champions South Africa, Zambia, Ghana, Algeria, Botswana, DR Congo, Tunisia, Senegal, Tanzania, and Mali.

Nigerias Super Falcons boast an illustrious history in the competition, winning nine of the 12 editions since its inception in 1998. However, South Africa claimed their first title in 2022, marking a shift in dominance within African womens football.

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The upcoming Womens is a pivotal moment for the Super Falcons as they prepare to reclaim their position at the summit of African womens football. With an impressive legacy in the competition, the Super Falcons carry the weight of expectations, but recent developments show that the tournament has become increasingly competitive.

The presence of strong teams like defending champions South Africa and hosts Morocco highlights the evolution of the game on the continent. For Nigeria, this is an opportunity to prove their resilience and adaptability in the face of rising challenges.
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As fans eagerly anticipate the draw, the focus must remain on preparation and strategy. Success in Morocco will depend on team cohesion, tactical flexibility, and the ability to handle pressure in high stakes games.

Did You Know?

Nigerias [Super Falcons have won nine out of 12 Womens](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/womens-football/super-falcons-captain-ajibade-to-be-the-best-we-have-to-beat-the-best/) AFCON tournaments since 1998.
The 2025 [Womens AFCON](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/football-law-and-ethics/elite-training-awaits-nigerias-referee-akintoye-for-womens-afcon-2024/) will be held in Morocco, the same country that hosted the 2022 [edition](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/transfer-news/brian-okonkwo-joins-west-brom-u21-after-arsenal-exit/).
South Africas victory in 2022 marked their first ever Womens AFCON title.
The tournaments format includes 12 teams, with eight [advancing](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/news/interviews/) to the quarterfinals.
Teams like Algeria, Senegal, and Tunisia are making strides in African womens football, adding to the competitions intensity.


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