Several records could fall at expanded WAFCON in Morocco
The upcoming 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco is set to be a landmark event, with the tournament expanding to 16 teams. Several longstanding records may be broken as new milestones are within reach for both teams and individual players. Notable stars like Gabrielle Aboudi Onguéné, Francisca Ordega, and Osinachi Ohale are poised to make history. The expanded format promises more matches and opportunities for record-breaking performances.
Match highlights
- Gabrielle Aboudi Onguéné could become the first player to make eight WAFCON appearances if she plays against Mali at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium on Wednesday, July 29.
- Francisca Ordega and Osinachi Ohale aim to win their sixth WAFCON title with Nigeria, having already secured five each.
- Tunisia’s Mariem Houij holds the fastest goal record, scoring just 17 seconds into a match at the 2022 edition, but this record may be challenged in 2026.
- Nigeria’s Perpetua Nkwocha set the record for most goals in a single edition with 11 goals at the 2010 tournament.
- The record for most goals in a single WAFCON edition stands at 66, set at the 2024 tournament in Morocco, and could be surpassed due to the expanded format.
