2026 Women’s AFCON Draw Unveiled as Tournament Groups Promise Fireworks

The stage is set for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, with the group-stage draw delivering a series of mouth-watering matchups that underline the growing depth and competitiveness of African women’s football.

Group A features hosts Morocco, who will be tested by Algeria, Senegal, and Kenya in what promises to be a fiercely contested opening group.

In Group B, former champions South Africa headline a competitive pool that includes Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Tanzania.

Group C is arguably the group of death, with record champions Nigeria drawn alongside Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi, setting up several high-stakes clashes from the outset.

Meanwhile, Group D sees Ghana grouped with traditional heavyweights Cameroon, Mali, and Cape Verde, ensuring another unpredictable battle for knockout places.

Host Stadiums (Morocco)

The tournament will be staged across four venues in Morocco:

Moulay Al Hassan Stadium, Rabat

Al Madina Stadium, Rabat

Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca

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With elite talent spread across all four groups and world-class venues ready to host the action, the 2026 Women’s AFCON is poised to deliver another landmark chapter for African women’s football.