Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been drawn in Group C alongside Zambia, Egypt and Malawi for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Bold Sports reports.
The final draw was conducted in Rabat on Thursday for the tournament, which will be hosted by Morocco from March 17 to April 3, 2026. The ceremony marked a historic milestone, as 16 teams were involved in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations draw for the first time.
Group C promises a competitive outlook, with Nigeria set to renew their rivalry with Zambia. The Super Falcons will be confident heading into the encounter, having recorded a dominant 5-0 victory over the Copper Queens in the quarterfinals of the 2024 WAFCON.
That emphatic win formed part of a memorable run that saw Nigeria go on to lift the trophy for a record-extending 10th time. The Super Falcons defeated South Africa in the semifinals before overcoming hosts Morocco in the final to reaffirm their status as Africa’s most successful women’s national team.
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Elsewhere, Group A features hosts Morocco alongside Algeria, Senegal and Kenya, while Group B will see South Africa battle Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Tanzania for the top two qualification spots. Group D sees Ghana face Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde.
The tournament will be staged across three Moroccan cities: Rabat, Casablanca and Fes, with matches played at four venues: Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium and Al Madina Stadium in Rabat, Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, and the Fez Stadium in Fes.
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