Morocco women’s soccer extravaganza venues

Article posted by Coliseum, June 2^nd, 2025

Image: Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Journalsport, CC BY 3.0

THE Confederation of African Football (CAF), in partnership with the Morocco Local Organising Committee, has announced the six stadiums that will host matches for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) set to take place in Morocco from July 5^th-26^th, 2025.

‘DailyGuideNetwork’ stated that according to the official release the tournament matches will be played across four Cities. Rabat’s 21,000-capacity Olympic Stadium will serve as one of the flagship venues while Casablanca will host games at both the 18,600-capacity Larbi Zaouli Stadium and the 10,000-capacity Père Jégo Stadium.

6^th of October City (Egypt)-based the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is the administrative and controlling body for association football, beach soccer and futsal in Africa. It was established on February 8^th, 1957 at the Grand Hotel in Khartoum, Sudan.

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), known for sponsorship purposes as the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and formerly the African Women’s Championship, is a biennial international women’s football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) since 1998.

‘DailyGuideNetwork’ further stated that Mohammédia’s 10,000-capacity El Bachir Stadium, Oujda’s 19,000-capacity Honor Stadium and the 10,000-capacity Berkane Municipal Stadium in the City of Berkane complete the list of host venues.

The above announcement marks a significant step forward in Morocco’s preparations to welcome the continent’s top women’s football teams once again following the success of the 2022 edition.

The CAF has indicated that the full schedule including the match fixtures and the allocation of specific games to each venue will be made public in the coming weeks.

Ghana’s Black Queens (Ghana women’s national football team) have secured qualification for the tournament and will compete in Group C. They are set to face the defending champions South Africa as well as Tanzania and Mali in what promises to be a challenging group.

Ghana’s participation marks a return to continental competition after missing the previous edition and the team will be looking to make a strong impression on their comeback.

With anticipation building across the continent the 2025 WAFCON is expected to be a showcase of the growing talent and competitiveness in African women’s football. Morocco, with its blend of modern infrastructure and passionate football culture, is aiming to deliver a world-class experience for the players, the fans and the global audiences alike.

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