The quest for continental glory intensifies at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with Nigeria’s Super Falcons aiming to extend their legacy by clinching a record 10th title. Former team manager Mansur Abdullahi has backed the reigning queens of African women’s football to go all the way, following their dominant display against Tunisia in the opening match.

Up next for the nine-time champions is a clash against Botswana, where a victory would all but seal a place in the knockout stage.

Meanwhile, hosts Morocco find themselves in a precarious position. The Atlas Lionesses must secure a result against DR Congo on Wednesday evening at the Stade Olympique in Rabat, or risk an early exit after a rocky start. Their opponents, DR Congo, are also in desperate need of redemption after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to a rampant Senegalese side.

Elsewhere, South Africa’s Bambanani Mbane was named Woman of the Match after a commanding performance in Banyana Banyana’s 2-0 victory over Ghana’s Black Queens. In another standout moment, Malian defender Saratou Traore’s resilience at the back earned her top honors in Mali’s narrow 1-0 win against Tanzania.

As the tournament heats up, all eyes remain on the giants and dark horses alike in this battle for African women’s football supremacy.