Aisha Buhari Cup

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Aisha Buhari Cup
Organising body Nigeria Football Federation
Founded2021
RegionFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Number of teams6
Current championsFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
(1st title)
Most successful team(s)Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
(1 title)
Soccerball current event.svg 2021 Aisha Buhari Cup

Aisha Buhari Invitational tournament is a football tournament organized by the Nigeria Football Federation for the female national team.

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History

The Inaugural edition was held in Lagos with both FIFA and CAF president honoring the event [1] [2] [3] The South Africa women's national team came first in the Aisha Buhari cup's inaugural edition, while Morocco placed second after a win against Cameroon and a draw against Mali. [4] [5] The event was held at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Lagos, Nigeria. [6] [7]

Format

The competition comprises six nations which includes, Ghana, South Africa and the hosts Nigeria [8]

Results

YearHost nationFinalThird Place Match
ChampionScoreSecond PlaceThird PlaceScoreFourth Place
2021
Details
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria Flag of South Africa.svg
South Africa
n/a Flag of Morocco.svg
Morocco
Flag of Nigeria.svg
Nigeria
Flag of Ghana.svg
Ghana

^n/a A round-robin tournament determined the final standings.

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