2026 WAFCON to produce new champion
The 2026 WAFCON in Morocco will crown a new champion as Nigeria and South Africa are eliminated. Discover who is left in contention for the title. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-wafcon-to-produce-new-champion/
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco will crown a new champion following the quarter-final eliminations of defending champions Nigeria and 2022 winners South Africa, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. Myriam Wam's 19th-minute free-kick saw Cameroon clinch a 2-1 victory over Nigeria, ending the Super Falcons' title defense.
A day earlier, Morocco defeated South Africa 2-1 in Rabat, securing their place in the semi-finals and a spot in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. With Nigeria and South Africa out, hosts Morocco now lead the pack, while Algeria, Cameroon, Ghana, and Malawi remain in contention. The four semi-finalists will automatically qualify for the 2027 World Cup, while the losing quarter-final teams will compete in a play-off tournament to determine the final two African representatives.
Nigeria, which has won the competition a record 10 times, will face South Africa in a play-off to secure a spot in Brazil.
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