"Image source, Backpage Pix Defending champions Nigeria face a reunion with Zambia while Morocco have been handed a North African derby in the group draw for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon). The Super Falcons thrashed Zambia 5-0 on the way to beating Morocco 2-1 in the final in Rabat and claiming a record-extending 10th Wafcon title in July last year."
"Morocco, who will host the finals for a third successive edition, will play local rivals Algeria in Group A alongside matches against Senegal and Kenya. South Africa, winners in 2022, will face Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Tanzania in Group C while Ghana were handed games with Cameroon, Mali and debutants Cape Verde in group D. The four semi-finalists at the tournament will qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup,"
"The Confederation of African Football (Caf) made the decision to expand Wafcon from 12 to 16 teams midway through qualification, leading to Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Mali and Egypt progressing to the finals based on their world ranking after losing their second-round ties. The 2026 edition comes just eight months after the 2024 tournament, which was delayed because of scheduling issues that included the Paris 2024 Olympics."
Defending champions Nigeria were drawn in Group C alongside Egypt, debutants Malawi and a reunion with Zambia. Morocco will host the finals and play Algeria, Senegal and Kenya in Group A. South Africa join Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Tanzania in Group C, while Ghana face Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde in Group D. The four semi-finalists will qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup, with losing quarter-finalists contesting two inter-confederation qualifier spots. CAF expanded the finals from 12 to 16 teams during qualification. Finals run 17 March–3 April across Rabat, Casablanca and Fes. CAF president Patrice Motsepe aims to increase prize money and player salaries; Nigeria received $1m as recent champions.
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