Nigeria’s Super Falcons launch their campaign for an 11th continental crown on Tuesday as the expanded 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) officially kicks off in Morocco. Running from today, July 26 to August 16 across five world-class stadiums in Rabat and Casablanca, the tournament features 16 nations competing not just for regional glory, but for a direct ticket to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

The tournament comes just days after the men's FIFA World Cup, where African teams impressed with spirited performances despite several suffering heartbreaking late knockout…

Tournament format, venues, title favourites, groups, prize money and players to watch at the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco.