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WAFCON 2026 DRAW: COSAFA TEAMS FIND THEIR OPPONENTS

The stage is set for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026, as the official draw took place on Thursday 15 January, 2026 at the King Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco. With the tournament expanded to a record 16 teams, excitement is already building ahead of the continental showpiece, scheduled from 17 March to 3 April 2026.

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The draw also carries added significance: the competition will double as the African qualifiers for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil, making every group stage match a vital step toward global glory. 16 Teams, Four Pots, One Goal CAF’s draw placed the 16 national teams into four pots based on rankings and tournament history: Pot 1: South Africa, host nation Morocco, defending champions Nigeria, and Ghana. Pot 2: Zambia, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Algeria. Pot 3: Senegal, Mali, Egypt, and Burkina Faso. Pot 4: Cape Verde, Tanzania, Kenya, and Malawi. With the pots confirmed, anticipation grew as the groups were drawn live, revealing the first round match-ups that will shape the journey toward the WAFCON trophy. Group Stage Draw:

Group A: Morocco, Algeria, Senegal, Kenya Group B: South Africa, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Tanzania Group C: Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt, Malawi Group D: Ghana, Cameroon, Mali, Cape Verde

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