Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon, and Malawi qualify for Women's World Cup

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Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon, and Malawi qualify for Women's World Cup
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Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon, and Malawi have qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil after reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Algeria secured their spot by defeating Ivory Coast 2-1, while Morocco won against South Africa 2-1. Cameroon edged past Nigeria 1-0 thanks to a long-range free-kick from Myriam Nyadjou. Malawi caused a surprise by overcoming Ghana 2-1. The semi-finals will occur on Wednesday, featuring Morocco versus Cameroon and Algeria against Malawi. The remaining teams from the quarter-finals still have the opportunity to qualify through intercontinental play-offs scheduled for November and December.

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  • Algeria qualifies for their first Women's World Cup.
  • Morocco secures their second appearance at the Women's World Cup.
  • Cameroon wins against Nigeria to advance.
  • Malawi shocks Ghana to secure a spot.
  • Wafcon semi-finals set for Wednesday.
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  • 10:06 PMYahoo SportsAfrican quartet secure Women's World Cup places
  • 10:06 PMBBC SportAfrican quartet secure Women's World Cup places
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Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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