The stage is officially set for the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, with twelve nations securing their spots after an intense qualification campaign.
As hosts, Morocco will once again enjoy home advantage and the passionate support of their fans as they aim to go one better than in 2022, when they narrowly lost 2–1 to South Africa in the final.
The Atlas Lionesses will be looking to turn that heartbreak into triumph this time around.
Ten-time champions Nigeria remain the team to beat, with the Super Falcons chasing an unprecedented 11th continental title.
But competition will be fierce, as Ghana, Zambia, and defending champions South Africa all arrive with renewed belief and world-class talent.
The 2026 tournament also promises fresh stories from debutants Cape Verde and Malawi, both of whom have made history by qualifying for the first time.
Elsewhere, Kenya and Burkina Faso return to the continental stage eager to prove their progress, while Senegal, Algeria, and Tanzania continue their steady rise after convincing qualification campaigns.
Beyond continental glory, the stakes are higher than ever: the top four semi-finalists will earn direct qualification to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, while two more teams will battle through intercontinental playoffs.
