High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The 2006 Women`s African Football Championship was originally scheduled to be held in Gabon, but due to "organisational reasons" Gabon withdrew from hosting the competition.Nigeria took over hosting rights, hosted the final tournament between October 28 and November 11, and won the tournament after defeating Ghana 1–0 in the final. South Africa`s Portia Modise was named Player of the Championship.