New trophy, the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations enters a new era
Women’s football, a pride to hold. A golden glow overwhelmed Casablanca on July 2, 2025. In the elegant setting of Hotel Casablanca, CAF unveiled the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy. In front of the cameras and bright lights to the applause of legends of African Women’s Football including Amanda Dlamini, Ajara Njoya […]
Women’s football, a pride to hold. A golden glow overwhelmed Casablanca on July 2, 2025. In the elegant setting of Hotel Casablanca, CAF unveiled the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy.
In front of the cameras and bright lights to the applause of legends of African Women’s Football including Amanda Dlamini, Ajara Njoya and Lamia Boumehdi, an entire continent witnessed the birth of a new icon.
A trophy designed to last, to inspire, to become a desire. A desire to brandish it, to include it in their legacy, to offer it to their nations.
Present and radiant, Cameroonian striker Ajara Njoya did not mince her words. “It is an evolution. The vision CAF is bringing to us today is excellent for Women’s Football. I remember when I started out; there was a lot of resistance around me. Today, parents are pushing their daughters to play football.”
The trophy, in its symbolism, embodies this change. It is both recognition of pioneers and a call to newcomers. Those who dream, with the ball at their feet, of trophies and flags raised. The deliberately modern design combines simplicity and power. It reveals a desire to break new ground without going away from heritage.
The beautiful curves on the trophy recall momentum – a collective movement. The sweet gold touch evokes excellence. The whole concept exudes an almost regal solemnity, as if Africa is finally saying to its queens: “You deserve your rightful place.” This piece is a call for support for the game and press freedom for all Sports Journalists as the world celebrates World SPORTS Journalists Day.
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