Leadership Changes Hands

The 14th edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has come and gone. The Banyana Banyana of South Africa were crowned champions of the after they beat Morocco 2-1 in their final that took place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. From that victory one can rightly say leadership has changed hands in women’s football on the African continent. A new champion of Africa has emerged and has put an end to the domination of Nigeria on the champions’ list. The victory ensured that one of the tournament’s favourites won the competition for the very first time. 
In the history of the Women’s Africa Cup of nations only Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea have won the prestigious trophy. South Africa is the third team to win the tournament since its inception in 1991, with Nigeria having won it 11 times and Equatorial Guinea on two occasions. This was South Africa's second major international title since South African national team won the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations. The Atlas Lionesses of Morocco finished on the second spot after having a clean sheet in the competition. Morocco reached the final stage of the competition for the first time in their history. The Copper Queens of Zambia Nigeria 1-0 to take home the bronze medal at the Mohamed V Stadium in Casablanca. After three participations, the Copper Queens of Zambia have not only won the third place but they have equally got their f...