The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been drawn with South Africa, Burundi and Botswana in Group C of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The Africa Women Cup of Nations is set to be held in July with four spots at the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup at stake
Nigeria’s Super Falcons, who are the defending champions, have been grouped against Banyana Banyana of South Africa, Burundi and Botswana in Group C.
The African champions will renew their rivalry with South Africa having won the the previous tournament which was hosted by Ghana in 2018.
The Super Falcons defeated Banyana 4-3 on penalties in the final to win their 11th continental title.
The hosts Morocco are in Group A alongside Senegal, Uganda and debutants Burkina Faso, while Group B features Cameroon, Zambia, Tunisia and Togo.
What are the groups for AWCON 2022 draws?
GROUP A |
Morocco |
Burkina Faso |
Senegal |
Uganda |
GROUP B |
Cameroon |
Zambia |
Tunisia |
Togo |
GROUP C |
Nigeria |
South Africa |
Burundi |
Botswana |
The opening game of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2022 will see hosts Morocco take on Burkina Faso on 2nd of July in the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat.
