CAF confirms venues for 2024 WAFCON in Morocco

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF), in collaboration with the Morocco Local Organizing Committee, has officially unveiled the six stadiums that will host matches for the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), scheduled to take place from July 5 to 26, 2025.

This marks a historic milestone for the competition, as it will be the first edition to be held across more than three venues.

Confirmed Match Venues:

Olympic Stadium (Rabat)
A newly built, state-of-the-art facility with a 21,000-seat capacity, the Olympic Stadium is located near the iconic Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. It is also set to host matches for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025.

Larbi Zaouli Stadium (Casablanca)
Currently serving as the temporary home ground for Raja and Wydad Casablanca during renovations of Mohammed V Stadium, this venue was refurbished in 2019 and hosted matches during the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

Père Jégo Stadium (Casablanca)
Named after the legendary Moroccan coach Père Jégo, this 10,000-seater stadium honors one of the nation’s most iconic football figures. It has served as home to both Raja and Wydad Casablanca and has hosted national team fixtures in the past.

El Bachir Stadium (Mohammédia)
Originally built in 1954 and renovated in 2019, El Bachir Stadium is home to SCC Mohammédia. It was one of the key venues for the recent CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, including the final match.

Honor Stadium (Oujda)
With a capacity of 35,000, Honor Stadium has become a regular host for international fixtures, either for the Moroccan national team or as a neutral venue for other national teams.

Berkane Stadium (Berkane)
Home to RS Berkane, this 12,000-capacity stadium underwent upgrades in 2017. It has experience hosting international matches as well as CAF Interclub competitions.

The selection of these six venues underlines Morocco’s commitment to delivering a world-class tournament and reflects the growing stature of women’s football across the continent.

 

 

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