Get ready for the biggest celebration of women’s football on the continent! From 5 to 26 July 2025, SuperSport on DStv and GOtv proudly brings you the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), live from Morocco. As Africa’s biggest sports broadcaster, SuperSport is Here for Her—championing the rise of women’s football with unmatched coverage.

Tournament Overview

This will be the 15th edition of WAFCON, officially titled the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2024. It is also marked with a historic milestone as Morocco becomes the first country to host back-to-back editions, following its successful staging of the 2022 tournament. This year, twelve of the continent’s top teams will compete across five cities and six venues: Rabat, Casablanca, Mohammédia, Oujda, and Berkane.

Falcons Seeks Redemption

Following a shock defeat to Morocco in the semi-final of the last edition, the Super Falcons look to go all the way to win a 10th WAFCON title. Led by CAF Women’s Player of the Year, Chiamaka Nnadozie, the Falcons will be in Group B, along with Tunisia, Algeria and Botswana. Falcon veteran, Asisat Oshoala, will still be a key member of the team, bringing her much needed experience to push the team forward.

The tournament promises to be competitive with defending champions, South Africa coming back as favourites while the hosts, Morocco, dream of going one better. In 2022, they reached the final and set a tournament attendance record with over 50,000 fans in the stands. Dark horses like Zambia, Ghana, Mali, and DR Congo will look to shake up the status quo.

Group Stage Breakdown

Group A: Morocco, Zambia, Senegal, DR Congo

Group B: Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria, Botswana

Africa’s most decorated side, the Super Falcons, will seek a 10th title. Despite a lacklustre 2022 campaign, Nigeria are the outright favourites and the highest-ranked team in the competition. Tunisia and Algeria have made recent strides, and Botswana could pull off surprises.

Group C: South Africa, Ghana, Mali, Tanzania

Tournament Format & Stakes

Group winners, runners-up, and the two best third-placed teams will progress to the quarterfinals. The stakes are high—not only WAFCON glory, but also vital momentum building toward the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers.

The 2024 WAFCON promises riveting drama: a blend of tradition and underdogs, with freshly crowned champions, veteran nations, and ambitious hosts all vying for continental supremacy. Expect highly competitive and exhilarating matches this July. You can see it all LIVE on SuperSport!

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By Adedapo Adesanya

Ghanaian football player, Thomas Partey, has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, days after his contract with Arsenal Football Club expired.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced that the 32-year-old ex-Arsenal player will now appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

The allegations relate to three separate women who reported incidents which took place between 2021 and 2022.

The case had initially been reported in July 2022 since an unnamed Premier League international was arrested, but since he wasn’t charged, he could not be named. Now, with Mr Partey officially charged, the media can publish his name.

Ms Jaswant Narwal, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised the prosecution of Thomas Partey for multiple counts of rape – after carefully reviewing a comprehensive file of evidence.”

“Our prosecutors have worked closely with officers in the Metropolitan Police who have carried out the investigation, to review the evidence and advise on the appropriate charges.

“We remind everyone that criminal proceedings are active, and the defendant has the right to a fair trial.

“We know there will be significant public interest in this announcement, but it is absolutely vital that there is no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings,” she said as per The Telegraph.

With this development, Arsenal is facing intense criticism for continue playing the midfielder for almost three years in full knowledge of an investigation.

He joins a series of footballers who have been officially charged for sexually related crimes like Mason Greenwood formerly of Manchester United and Benjamin Mendy, formerly of Manchester City.

Unlike Arsenal, Manchester United suspended Mr Greenwood immediately on full pay after he was arrested in January 2022 following allegations surrounding material which was published online. Charges against the former England international including attempted rape and assault were dropped on February 2, 2023.

In Mr Mendy’s case, after he was charged with rape and sexual assault in August 2021, the club suspended the Frenchman without pay until he left the club in June 2023. He later sued and was able to get a considerable amount of his wages.

The quarter-finals of the expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kick off this weekend across the United States, with eight clubs vying for a place in the final four. Hosted across the United States for the first time, the expanded tournament has already drawn global attention. All the action will be broadcast live on GOtv.

The action begins on Friday at 8:00 p.m. in Orlando, where the Brazilian side, Fluminense, take on Al Hilal from Saudi Arabia. Fluminense have relied on its attacking flair and quick transitions to navigate the early stages of the tournament. Al Hilal, however, have proven to be formidable opponents, having stunned Manchester City in their opening fixture to underline the strength of Saudi club football on the global stage.

Early on Saturday, Chelsea will battle Palmeiras in Philadelphia in a classic South America versus Europe contest. The Blues, reshaped by a new tactical identity, face a Palmeiras side known for their discipline and swift counter-attacks.  With both clubs seasoned on the global stage, the tie is expected to be finely balanced. Kick-off is 2 a.m.

The headline fixture comes on Saturday at 5:00 p.m., when Paris Saint-Germain meet Bayern Munich at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Touted by many as a potential early final, this clash pits two modern powerhouses with Champions League pedigree against each other. PSG breezed past Inter Miami in the round of 16 with a commanding 4–0 victory.

On the other side, Bayern Munich dispatched Flamengo in a 4–2 thriller to book their place in the last eight. The German champions, led by English striker Harry Kane, boast depth, experience, and tactical discipline. With Vincent Kompany at the helm and a core of seasoned players including Joshua Kimmich and Jamal Musiala, Bayern entered the clash with both pedigree and purpose.

Rounding off the quarter-final action is another heavyweight European affair between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at 9 pm. Real Madrid, serial winners on the continental stage, are once again considered one of the favourites, but Dortmund have shown they can go toe-to-toe with anyone on their day. With an attacking intent, Dortmund will aim to outpace Madrid’s experience with energy and enterprise.

With exclusive coverage of the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals, GOtv continues to deliver premium football content to fans across the continent. Don’t miss a second of the Club World Cup drama and catch all the action live on SuperSport EPL Channel 65.