Botswanaโs senior womenโs football team, The Mares, will face stiff competition in Group B of the 15th edition of the CAF TotalEnergies Womenโs Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The official draw, held on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Mohammed VI Technical Centre in Salรฉ, Morocco, set the stage for the tournament, which is scheduled to run from July 5 to 26, 2025.
The Mares find themselves in a challenging group alongside African football giants Nigeria, who boast an impressive 11 WAFCON titles and are gunning for their 12th. Completing the group are Tunisia and Algeria, both formidable teams in their own right, promising intense competition.
The draw was part of a ceremony celebrating the growth and vibrancy of African womenโs football, with officials emphasizing the tournament’s significance in showcasing the continentโs talent and passion for the sport.
