The excitement continues to build up as the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) continues. It brings together the continent’s top women’s football teams in a celebration of talent, determination, and sporting excellence.
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WAFCON off to a great start
The tournament, hosted in Morocco and featuring 16 nations competing for the prestigious African title, got underway this past Sunday, 26 Jul 2026, with the host nation securing a 4-0 victory over Kenya.
⚽️ ℂ𝔸𝔽 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟’𝕤 𝔸𝕗𝕣𝕚𝕔𝕒 ℂ𝕦𝕡 𝕠𝕗 ℕ𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕤 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟞 🏆
Morocco kick-started their #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2026 campaign with a 4⃣➖0⃣ victory over Kenya on Sunday! #SABCSportFootball pic.twitter.com/A9QVufPwOy
— SABC Sport (@SABC_Sport) July 27, 2026
Defending champions Nigeria, former champions South Africa, Zambia, Ghana, Cameroon, and host Morocco are among the top teams expected to challenge for the trophy.
Fans across Africa are looking forward to exciting matches, outstanding goals, and unforgettable performances from some of the continent’s biggest football stars.
All that glitters is worth fighting for. ✨🏆#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2026 pic.twitter.com/RCXitaKBnB
— CAF Women Football (@CAFwomen) July 26, 2026
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Banyana Banyana at WAFCON
South Africa’s Banyana Banyana will be aiming to make a strong start to their campaign as they seek to defend their reputation as one of Africa’s leading women’s football teams.
Banyana Banyana hope to start on a positive note against Tanzania in their opening match at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco.
The two nations kick off at 7pm (6pm local time in Morocco). Banyana Banyana coach, Dr Desiree Ellis, has been in North Africa for a week and has now completed their preparations for the opener against the East African nation.
Welcome to Day 2. Group B, it’s your turn. 🔥#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2026 pic.twitter.com/fbTNYOdbFI
— CAF Women Football (@CAFwomen) July 27, 2026
In their last meeting, the two countries played to a draw, and Banyana Banyana know what to expect.
As the opening whistle blows, football supporters across the continent will unite in celebrating the growth of women’s football. WAFCON promises weeks of thrilling competition, inspiring stories, and memorable moments as Africa’s best teams battle for continental glory.
A special Banyana Banyana feature. 🇿🇦
A look at South Africa’s photoshoot ahead of #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2026. 📸 pic.twitter.com/XQ38Dbg1Ci
— CAF Women Football (@CAFwomen) July 25, 2026
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