CAF Expands TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to Feature 16 Teams Starting 2026
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant expansion of the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Starting in 2026, the tournament will increase its participation from 12 to 16 teams. This change aims to enhance the competitiveness of women’s football across Africa.
TotalEnergies WAFCON 2026 Details
The next edition of the WAFCON will take place in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, 2026. This expansion allows more teams to engage in this prestigious tournament.
Qualification Updates
As the qualification phase for the upcoming tournament is already complete, CAF has established a method to select the additional four teams. These teams have been chosen based on the FIFA Women’s World Rankings.
- Cameroon – Ranked 66th
- Cote d’Ivoire – Ranked 71st
- Mali – Ranked 79th
- Egypt – Ranked 95th
The new teams will compete alongside the 12 nations that had already secured their spots:
- Morocco (host country)
- Zambia
- Tanzania
- Malawi
- Algeria
- Nigeria
- Ghana
- Burkina Faso
- Kenya
- Cape Verde
- South Africa
- Senegal
CAF’s Vision for Women’s Football
This decision reflects CAF’s commitment to improving women’s football in Africa. By allowing more countries to participate, the tournament will foster development and enhance its global visibility.
The TotalEnergies WAFCON also functions as the continental qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, set to take place in Brazil. This makes the tournament not only a celebration of African women’s football but also a vital step towards international competition.
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