Like around the rest of the world, women's soccer is growing in Africa. At the expanded 2023 Women's World Cup, there were ...

In the space of seven years, Zambia's rise has been swift and they can now truly hold their own against the best in Africa ...

Nigerian MMA fighter and police officer Juliet Ukah will be part of the first Professional Fighters League event in Africa on ...

Sarina Wiegman’s team reflects on a historic comeback over Sweden and what is behind their relentless mentality.

Nigeria are the first team to secure a spot in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarterfinals after defeating ...

From prolific newcomers to returning greats, BBC Sport Africa selects six players to watch at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of ...

The Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (WAFCON) takes place in Morocco from July 5 to 26, and will feature 12 teams from ...

Group winners, check. Unbeaten in three games, check. No goals conceded, check. Progress to quarterfinals, check. Goals? Not ...

Asisat Oshoala has been recalled to the Nigeria Super Falcons squad for the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, but the omission of Gift Monday is arguably the bigger story.

Nigerian athletes dominated the women's heat events on the second day of the ongoing Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) ...

Super Falcons' 'Mission X' rolls on in Morocco as they march into the semi-finals, just two wins away from the continental crown on Friday, 18 July.

Nigerian international goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has joined English side Brighton & Hove Albion on a free transfer from Paris FC. The 24-year-old will officially join the Women’s Super League ...