Records Under Threat at 2026 WAFCON
The 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) gets underway in Morocco on Sunday, July 25, with an expanded 16‑team format that promises to rewrite the competition’s history. CAF has highlighted a number of milestones that could be broken, ranging from appearance records to individual and team goal‑scoring feats.
Gabrielle Aboudi Onguéné on the Verge of History
Cameroon captain Gabrielle Aboudi Onguéné is poised to become the first player ever to feature in eight WAFCON finals. If she takes the field against Mali at Larbi Zaouli Stadium on Wednesday, July 29, she will surpass Nigeria’s Onome Ebi, who has appeared in seven editions.
Super Falcons Aim for a Sixth Title
Nigeria’s Francisca Ordega and Osinachi Ohale jointly hold the record for the most WAFCON titles, with five each. A victorious campaign in Morocco would lift their tally to six, further cementing their status as “perennial winners and overall leaders” of the tournament.
Fastest Goal Record Under Threat
The current benchmark for the quickest goal in WAFCON history stands at 17 seconds, set by Tunisia’s Mariem Houij against Togo in 2022. CAF believes that among the 413 players expected at this year’s finals, someone could surpass that lightning‑fast strike.
Goal‑Scoring Milestones at Risk
Perpetua Nkwocha’s record of 11 goals in a single WAFCON edition, achieved during the 2010 tournament with hat‑tricks against Mali and Cameroon, remains untouched. CAF describes it as an “all‑time high mark” that still defines goal‑scoring efficiency on the continent.
Additionally, the overall scoring record for a single WAFCON edition could fall. The 2024 tournament in Morocco produced 66 goals—the highest ever recorded. With more teams and matches in the expanded 2026 format, CAF anticipates a new goal‑scoring ceiling being shattered.
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