The TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 has reached the knockout stage after a dramatic conclusion to the group phase confirmed Africa’s final eight contenders. Côte d’Ivoire, Algeria, Morocco, South Africa, Cameroon, Nigeria, Malawi and Ghana remain in contention, with the stakes now extending far beyond the continental crown: each quarter-final winner will advance to the semi-finals and secure automatic qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027. Saturday’s action opens in Casablanca with Côte d’Ivoire facing Algeria before hosts Morocco renew their rivalry with defending champions South Africa in Rabat—a rematch of the 2022 WAFCON final won by Banyana Banyana.
Sunday delivers another heavyweight encounter as Cameroon face record 10-time champions Nigeria in Casablanca, before tournament debutants and surprise package Malawi battle Ghana in Rabat. Malawi’s remarkable emergence has added another compelling storyline to a tournament already filled with late drama, narrow escapes and shifting expectations. With four World Cup places effectively on the line across four matches, this weekend represents the defining moment of WAFCON 2026: eight nations, four semi-final places, four tickets to Brazil, and one continental championship still to be won.
By ASVG Media
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