Gabrielle Aboudi Onguéné’s Milestone: Cameroon captain Gabrielle Aboudi Onguéné is set to become the first player to feature in eight WAFCON finals if she plays against Mali on July 29, surpassing Onome Ebi’s previous record of seven.

Legacy of Francisca Ordega and Osinachi Ohale: The Nigerian duo, who currently share the record for most WAFCON titles with five each, have the opportunity to claim a sixth title if Nigeria defends its crown.

Fastest Goal Record: Tunisia’s Mariem Houij has held the record for the fastest goal—scored in just 17 seconds against Togo in 2022—though it faces a challenge from some of the 413 players participating in this year’s finals.

Goalscoring Benchmarks: Perpetua Nkwocha’s unmatched record of 11 goals in a single edition, set in 2010, remains the ultimate scoring standard, while the overall tournament record of 66 goals from 2024 is expected to be tested by the increased number of matches.

Uncertainty Surrounding Lucas Bergvall: Speculation continues over 20-year-old midfielder Lucas Bergvall, following Nottingham Forest’s rejected £38 million bid and an anticipated improved £45 million offer.

Squad Competition: De Zerbi noted that midfield competition has intensified following high-profile arrivals like Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, though he praised Bergvall as a major talent and plans to discuss his future soon.

Transfer Window Status: The Italian coach confirmed that Tottenham’s transfer activity is not yet finished, expecting at least a couple more additions before the window closes.

Injury Updates: Mohammed Kudus is expected to resume training upon the team’s return to London, while Dejan Kulusevski’s recovery will be managed cautiously without taking risks.

Xavi Simons’ Recovery: Attacking midfielder Xavi Simons reflected on the devastating anterior cruciate ligament injury that forced him to miss the 2026 World Cup, calling the initial aftermath the most painful and difficult period of his career.