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CAF has announced that the draws for the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and the CAF Women's Champions League will take place in Rabat on Wednesday and Thursday.
The Uganda Crested Cranes and Ugandan champions Kampala Queens are eagerly waiting to learn how their respective continental journey’s will unfold.
CAF has announced that the draws for the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and the CAF Women's Champions League will take place in Rabat on Wednesday and Thursday.
On Wednesday, July 5, the draw for the CAF Women's Champions League will unfold, while the WAFCON draw will follow on Thursday.
This will mark the starting point for the Crested Cranes to plot their path to the WAFCON to be be held in Morocco 2024.
In the 2022 edition of the WAFCON, a record number of 44 out of 54 CAF member national teams participated in the qualifying rounds.
This year, even higher participation is expected, with the tournament draw expected to follow a similar format to the last edition, with teams drawn into ties based on their geographical zones.
The Uganda Crested Cranes overcame a tough challenge in the first round of WAFCON qualifiers, defeating Ethiopia on penalties.
Remarkably, they secured their second-ever appearance at the WAFCON without even kicking a ball, as Kenya withdrew from the qualifiers.
Uganda did not have a lasting impression on the tournament though, exiting from the group stages after suffering defeats to Senegal and Morocco before a draw against Burkina Faso sealed their fate.
The 2022 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations shattered records in terms of fan attendance and television viewership, emphasizing the rapid growth of women's football across the continent.
Meanwhile, the CAF Women's Champions League, now entering its third edition, will be held in Cote d'Ivoire in 2023 as FUFA Women Super League champions Kampala Queens’ attempt to reach the tournament’s group stage for the first time.
The dates for the tournament will also be confirmed in due course. Uganda will host the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers for the 2023 CAF Women's Champions League.
The Queens aim to become the first Ugandan team to qualify for the final tournament after She Corporate narrowly missed out on the ticket last year, losing to Tanzania's Simba Queens.
Kampala Queens join Lady Doves and She Corporate as the teams that have previously participated in the tournament.
It is important to note that the regional champions earn the sole ticket to compete in the CAF Women's Champions League final tournament, adding a layer of intensity and competition to the journey.
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