WAFCON 2026 preview details teams and players to watch in Morocco
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 is set to take place in Morocco, featuring established teams and newcomers striving for success. Defending champions Nigeria aim to uphold their legacy against strong contenders like South Africa and hosts Morocco, who reached the finals in 2022. Zambia’s rising stars and the ambitions of debutants like Malawi add layers of intrigue to the competition. The tournament showcases the growth of women’s football across the continent, with more players excelling in top European leagues and a wider pool of competitive teams.
- •WAFCON 2026 occurs in Morocco beginning soon.
- •Nigeria seeks to defend their championship title.
- •Morocco aims for success on home soil after reaching the finals in 2022.
- •Zambia's players have gained international attention with strong performances.
- •Debutants like Malawi look to make an impact in the tournament.
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — The ultimate WAFCON 2026 preview: Teams, players and storylines to watch this year
"WAFCON returns to Morocco for the 2026 edition, in a fascinating moment for African women’s football. Established powers are under pressure, new nations are arriving with ambition, and some of the c...
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