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  1. Announcement of the Draw Ceremony
  2. Date of the Draw
  3. Participating Teams
  4. Tournament Dates

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the date for the draw ceremony of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

The draw will take place in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

This competition will feature 16 teams for the first time.

Among the teams participating in the tournament are the hosts, Morocco, and the defending champions, Nigeria.

The other teams that have qualified include Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia.

The WAFCON 2026 finals are scheduled to be held from March 17 to April 3, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the draw ceremony for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations?

The draw ceremony will take place on January 15, 2026, in Rabat, Morocco.

How many teams will participate in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations?

For the first time, 16 teams will participate in the tournament.

What are the dates for the WAFCON 2026 finals?

The finals will be held from March 17 to April 3, 2026.