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2026 WAFCON – The Trumpet Newspaper Nigeria
The much anticipated 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is finally billed to kick-start in Morocco from July 26, with the North African Nation hosting the continental championship for the third straight time in a row.
Despite several delays from the earlier scheduled date of March 17-April 3, 2026, the much-anticipated tournament was postponed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) just days before its planned start because of what the governing body described as “unforeseen circumstances.”
Former champions South Africa lead Group B with Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Tanzania, while Ghana headline Group D alongside Cameroon, Mali and first-time participants Cape Verde.
The top two teams from each group will progress to the quarterfinals.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are aiming to continue their dominating form, having shown their superiority in the continent by winning the tournament 10 times.
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The Super Falcons arrive in Morocco as defending champions and remain Africa’s most successful women’s national team.
Head coach Justin Madugu will rely on an experienced squad, led by captain Rasheedat Ajibade, who was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player at the last edition, while three-time African Goalkeeper of the Year, Chiamaka Nnadozie is expected to play a key role.
South Africa, champions in 2022, remain among the favorites under experienced coach Desiree Ellis, while hosts Morocco will hope home support helps them go one better after finishing runners-up in the last two editions.
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