Morocco Prepares To Host Women’s Africa Cup Of Nations Again: A Full Breakdown Of The Groups
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Khalid Al Mansoor
- . January 17, 2026
- . Update: January 17, 2026 1:14 pm
Morocco is again set to host Africa’s best women’s football teams as it hosts the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026. The tournament comes back to the North African nation less than a year after the last edition, showing the increasing role of Morocco in football on the continent. Scheduled between March 17 and April 3, the expanded competition will see 16 teams participate for the first time. With the modern stadiums, die-hard fans, and quality organizational support, Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 Morocco promises to deliver good football and intense competition.
Groups and Tournament Prospect
The draw for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 Morocco saw hosts Morocco drawn in Group A with Algeria, Senegal, and Kenya. Nigeria is the headline Group C with Zambia, Egypt, and debutants Malawi, while Group B comprises South Africa, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Tanzania. Group D includes Ghana, Cameroon, Mali, and Cape Verde. CAF increased the number of teams to 16, which added competition to the tournament. The best 4 teams from the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026, Morocco, will get into the Women’s 2027 World Cup, which makes every match important. Matches will be held throughout Rabat, Fez, and Casablanca during the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 Morocco.
