Why the future looks bright for several other women’s national teams.
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Higher skill levels, increased prize money and global media interest are signs that the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is going from strength to strength.
Women were banned from playing football in many countries, but that’s just one of many barriers they have overcome.
There was a significant shift towards African football as a business rather than football as development.
The Wafcon final on Saturday is proof of the development of the women’s game on the continent - and of mining star players abroad.
The thorny issue of testosterone testing has made news, not just the growing skills on the field.
Twelve teams remain after the qualifying rounds of the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations - with Nigeria no longer automatic favourites as the competition diversifies.
