The current holder of the title is Nigeria and the team that holds the most titles is Nigeria. SofaScore tracks live football scores and Africa Cup of Nations, Women table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 2018 season, among the most popular teams in Africa Cup of Nations, Women for online searches are Nigeria, Cameroon, South Africa. To follow today’s games and other active tournaments, please visit the main page for all competitions in Africa.
Competition format of Africa Cup of Nations, Women
The first edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, Women took place in 1991 when the first tournament winner was Nigeria. The best 4 teams qualify to the main competition. The main competition consists of 8 teams divided into 2 groups. The preliminary phase includes 3 rounds that work as a knockout stage. The best teams qualify for the second phase of the competition. The final stage of the competition consists of a playoff round where the most successful 4 teams compete for the title of the Africa Cup of Nations, Women competition. 3 teams teams qualify for the World Cup Women main tournament or preliminary qualifications.
Top scorers and goals
The top scorer in the Africa Cup of Nations 2016, Women season was Thembi Kgatlana with 5 goals. The average number of goals in the tournament for season 2018 is 3.50 per game.
TV partners and official organization
The organization that is in charge of the tournament is CAF.
Top 7 important questions about Africa Cup of Nations, Women
#1 Which team in Africa Cup of Nations, Women has the most titles?
The team with the most titles in Africa Cup of Nations, Women is Nigeria.
#2 Which team is the current titleholder in Africa Cup of Nations, Women?
The current titleholder in Africa Cup of Nations, Women is Nigeria.
#3 How many rounds are played each season in Africa Cup of Nations, Women?
Overall 6 rounds are played in Africa Cup of Nations, Women each season.
#4 How many goals are scored on average in Africa Cup of Nations, Women in 2018?
The average number of goals in Africa Cup of Nations, Women is 3.50 per game in 2018.
#5 How many teams participate in the Africa Cup of Nations, Women?
There are around 8 teams that participate in the Africa Cup of Nations, Women.
#6 When did the first edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, Women take place?
The first edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, Women took place in 1991.
#7 Does the winner of the Africa Cup of Nations, Women qualifies for another tournament?
Yes, the Africa Cup of Nations, Women winner also qualifies for the World Cup Women.