2016 Women's Africa Cup of Nations

The 2016 Women's Africa Cup of Nations was the 12th edition of the biennial African women's association football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football that was held in Cameroon. Originally scheduled to be held between 8 and 22 October 2016, it was delayed to between 19 November and 3 December 2016 due to weather considerations.

2016 Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Coupe d'Afrique des nations féminine de football 2016
Tournament details
Host countryCameroon
Dates19 November – 3 December
Teams8
Venue(s)2 (in 2 host cities)
Final positions
Champions Nigeria (10th title)
Runners-up Cameroon
Third place Ghana
Fourth place South Africa
Tournament statistics
Matches played16
Goals scored39 (2.44 per match)
Top scorer(s) Asisat Oshoala (6 goals)
Best player(s) Gabrielle Onguéné
Fair play award Cameroon

On 6 August 2015, the CAF Executive Committee announced a tournament name change from the African Women's Championship to the African Women Cup of Nations, similar to the male Africa Cup of Nations. However, CAF alternated this tournament's official logo between the original name and the new name, the Women/Women's Africa Cup of Nations or Women/Women's AFCON.

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