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FULL LIST: Nigeria, Morocco lead 12 teams qualified for 2026 WAFCON

Twelve countries have booked their places at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), to be hosted by Morocco.

Nigeria, the ten-time champions, advanced after a 3–1 aggregate win over Benin to seal an 11th straight appearance. Malawi and Cape Verde qualified for the first time, while Kenya and Burkina Faso returned after long absences.

Algeria, Ghana, South Africa, Senegal, Tanzania, and Zambia also secured qualification, joining hosts Morocco.

Four additional teams are expected to qualify through the playoffs, which will complete the 16-team lineup.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) said the four semi-finalists at the tournament will automatically qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, while two more teams will enter intercontinental playoffs.

Full list of qualified countries:

Morocco – Hosts

Nigeria – Defending Champions

South Africa

Ghana

Zambia

Algeria

Malawi

Cape Verde

Kenya

Tanzania

Senegal

Burkina Faso

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