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| WAFCON 2026 |
In a landmark moment for women’s football in Africa, the line-up for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) has been locked in, with twelve national teams officially booked to compete in Morocco. The hosts, Morocco, take automatic qualification, joined by eleven others who earned their places through the knockout rounds of qualification.
The qualified nations are:
Morocco (hosts – 5th appearance)
Zambia – 5th appearance
Tanzania – 3rd appearance
Malawi – 1st appearance
Algeria – 7th appearance
Nigeria – 16th appearance
Ghana – 14th appearance
Burkina Faso – 2nd appearance
Kenya – 2nd appearance
Cape Verde – 1st appearance
South Africa – 14th appearance
Senegal – 4th appearance
For Ghana, this presents a welcome return to the continent’s premier women’s football feast after a hiatus from recent editions. Our Black Queens will carry the hopes of the nation as they prepare for a stern challenge against Africa’s best.
Morocco will host the tournament once again, offering a familiar backdrop for the continent’s female football stars. The organisation under the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the WAFCON 2026 finals will remain at a 12-team format. Beyond the qualification, the sign-up of teams reflects a healthy diversity of women’s football across Africa — from debutants like Malawi and Cape Verde to established powerhouses such as Nigeria and South Africa.
Ghana’s women’s team will be particularly motivated: 14 appearances underline a rich tradition, yet glory has remained elusive. With the tournament opening new possibilities, it is time for the Black Queens to make a statement. The task will not be easy: across the draw there are seasoned opposition units and rising challengers alike. But on home soil our nation will watch and hope.
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| Team Ghana |
For countries like Malawi and Cape Verde – entering the WAFCON arena for the first time – this is historic. For Zambia and Tanzania, continued participation signals upward growth. And for veterans like Algeria, Nigeria and South Africa the expectation remains high. Across the continent, women’s football is progressing in visibility, investment and performance. CAF thanks all teams for their involvement as the competition moves closer to the finals stage.
As the tournament clocks towards its March-April 2026 window, preparations will intensify. Teams will fine-tune squads, sharpen tactics and invest in conditioning, driven by the prestige of the WAFCON – and the continental spotlight that comes with it. For Ghana, this is a chance not just to compete, but to reclaim pride on Africa’s big stage.
The field is set. The excitement builds. And Ghana, alongside eleven other nations, will soon step into Morocco ready to chase continental honours in WAFCON 2026.
