THE Confederation of African Football has revealed the mascot of the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Morocco from July 2 to July 23.
CAF describes the mascot named ‘TITRIT’, which is in form of a lioness, as a symbol of the positive values of the African continent.
“The main attractions might be the players on the pitch at the 2022 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, but a new star TITRIT is ready to make her bow as the tournament’s Official Mascot,” CAF said in an official press release made available to Naija Times today.
“The WAFCON mascot is a lioness, a reference to Morocco’s Atlas Lions/Lionesses, an undeniable symbol of power and courage.”
The continental body gives a detailed description of the mascot, including the meaning of its name.
“TITRIT is a Moroccan Berber name which means “star” or “celebrity” and which characterizes a proud, dignified, rigorous and determined person,” it explains.
“Naturally dressed in the colours of the Moroccan home team, a traditional Moroccan jewel in the form of a tiara regally adorns the head of the lioness.
“Combining authenticity and modernity TITRIT’s Moroccan jewellery and traditional Selham cape gives her a certain feminine majesty.
“But the football boots on her feet ensure there’s no mistaking she’s here to play and ready to contribute to the festive atmosphere of WAFCON in the proud North African host country.
“Her raised fist symbolizes the determination and tenacity shown by women’s footballers facing their opponents, qualities that will be needed for the titanic battles that lie in wait at WAFCON 2022.”
For the first time, 12 teams are featuring at the expanded WAFCON, which will be hosted in the Moroccan cities of Rabat and Casablanca.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are the defending champions, having won their ninth title at the last edition in Ghana in 2018.
The tournament was cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
