North African football enjoyed a memorable day at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026, with Algeria and hosts Morocco both advancing to the semifinals after dramatic 2–1 quarter-final victories. Algeria produced an impressive comeback against Côte d’Ivoire after Inès Konan put the Ivorians ahead, responding through Inès Khiri and Amira Ould Braham to secure a 2–1 victory and a coveted place among Africa’s final four. The result represents another major step forward for Algeria’s women’s program and ensures the North Africans remain firmly in contention for the continental crown.
Later, Morocco defeated defending champions South Africa 2–1, sending the home supporters into celebration and eliminating Banyana Banyana in a rematch of the 2022 WAFCON final. With Algeria and Morocco going two-for-two in Saturday’s quarter-finals, North Africa has made a powerful statement at WAFCON 2026, while two of the continent’s established forces—Côte d’Ivoire and South Africa—see their championship campaigns come to an end. Attention now turns to Sunday’s remaining quarter-finals, with Cameroon facing Nigeria and tournament surprise package Malawi meeting Ghana to determine the other two semifinalists.
By — ASVG Media
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