According to the Confederation of African Football, the 14th edition of the tournament may witness fresh records in appearances, titles and goalscoring statistics. Gabrielle Aboudi Onguéné targets a historic eighth appearanceCameroon captain Gabrielle Aboudi Onguéné is on the verge of becoming the most experienced player in WAFCON history. The larger tournament format means leading strikers in 2026 will have more matches in which to challenge the long-standing record. Overall tournament goals record could be surpassedThe highest number of goals scored in a single WAFCON edition is currently 66, a record established at the 2024 tournament in Morocco. The governing body believes the expansion from 12 to 16 teams and the increase in fixtures create favourable conditions for a new tournament scoring record.