Also for the first time the defending champions, Equatorial Guinea, were not taking part after failing to win their last qualifying round match.

[2] Nigeria defeated Cameroon 2–0 in the final to win their record-extending ninth title.

The national women's league was suspended this year because all money was used for hosting the continental event.

[5] The top three teams from the 2012 tournament, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and South Africa received a bye to the second round.

The top three placed teams qualified for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.