A number of African girls’s nationwide groups recorded spectacular leads to worldwide pleasant matches this week as preparations intensify for the 2026 Ladies’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), scheduled to happen in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, 2026.
With the expanded 16-team event quick approaching, the newest spherical of fixtures supplied coaches a possibility to fine-tune techniques and assess squad depth, whereas followers had been handled to a collection of emphatic performances throughout the continent.
Nigeria Bounce Again In opposition to Cameroon
Defending champions Nigeria endured blended fortunes in a two-legged pleasant collection in opposition to Cameroon.
The Tremendous Falcons misplaced the primary leg 1–0 in Yaoundé after Yvana Mbomozomo struck late for the Indomitable Lionesses.
Nevertheless, the nine-time African champions responded strongly within the return leg on Tuesday, March 3, securing a 3–1 victory.
Targets from Chinwendu Ihezuo, Rinsola Babajide and Michelle Alozie sealed a morale-boosting comeback win because the Falcons sharpened their readiness for the continental showpiece.
Ghana Dominate Girls Pink Cup
Ghana’s Black Queens had been in ruthless type on the Girls Pink Cup, recording back-to-back 4–0 victories.
They opened their marketing campaign with a complete win over Hong Kong, with Princess Marfo, Doris Boaduwaa, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah and debutant Ajegipina Zakaria all discovering the online.
The West Africans adopted up with one other commanding show in opposition to Russia on March 3, underlining their intent forward of WAFCON as they proceed to rebuild underneath a renewed technical course.
Morocco Ship Robust Message as Hosts
Event hosts Morocco delivered one of many standout outcomes of the worldwide window, thrashing Burkina Faso 5–0 in a dominant pleasant.
Sanaa Mssoudy and Ibtissam Jraidi each scored braces because the Atlas Lionesses showcased their attacking firepower and rising confidence on dwelling soil.
Different Notable Pleasant Outcomes
Elsewhere, Algeria claimed consecutive wins over Egypt, triumphing 3–0 in Cairo earlier than edging a 3–2 victory within the return fixture.
Côte d’Ivoire defeated Benin 2–1 in Abidjan, whereas Benin bounced again with a 2–0 win over Kenya.
Russia additionally recorded a 4–1 victory over Tanzania on the Girls Pink Cup.
CAF Set for Main Announcement
In the meantime, the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) is anticipated to difficulty an official replace on the 2026 WAFCON throughout the subsequent 48 hours amid studies of a attainable postponement.
Though the event is at present slated for March 17 to April 3 in Morocco, hypothesis has emerged over a possible shift in dates to permit for additional logistical preparations.
CAF has confirmed that the matter is receiving pressing consideration, with a proper assertion anticipated quickly to make clear the competitors timeline and handle rising issues amongst taking part groups and stakeholders.
As anticipation builds, the newest pleasant outcomes recommend that a number of contenders are hitting prime type forward of what guarantees to be a historic version of the Ladies’s Africa Cup of Nations—the primary to function 16 groups.
