The Confederation of African Football (CAF), on Wednesday night in Casablanca, Morocco, unveiled the new TotalEnergies CAF trophy for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Morocco 2024
The unveiling is part of CAF’s effort to reposition the women’s game on the continent.
CAF in a statement said “, ‘‘The new design represents more than a piece of silverware; it is a celebration of equality, unity and excellence.
“We are drawing direct inspiration from the iconic Men’s TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations trophy.
“The launch of the new trophy forms part of CAF leadership’s goal of developing and growing Women’s Football in Africa and making African Women’s Football amongst the best in the world.
“The trophy’s striking design, features identical petals spiralling upward, each one representing a participating national team.
“Together, they form the shape of a blooming flower, a timeless symbol of growth, empowerment, and beauty,” the statement said.
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The statement also expatiated further on the distinctive features of the trophy.
“Emerging from the heart of this elegant floral form is a golden sphere, patterned subtly as a football.
“Adorned with a shiny gold map of Africa, the sphere reflects the continent’s ambition, pride, and global impact in the women’s game.
“Crafted in brilliant silver and matte gold, the body of the trophy is wrapped in a gold ring engraved with the CAF logo, affirming the confederation’s steadfast commitment to elevating the women’s game across all 54 member associations.
“The base, a pristine white marble pedestal with elegant gold-accented stripes, bears the name of the competition in refined matte gold lettering, cementing the WAFCON legacy within the rich tapestry of African sport,” it added.
Representatives of the 12 countries that will participate in the upcoming WAFCON 2024 finals were present at the ceremony.
The tournament will kick off on Saturday, with hosts, the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco, taking on the Copper Queens of Zambia in the opening fixture.
