The Digest:
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been handed a challenging path in their bid to retain the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, drawing familiar foes and debutants in a group that promises both rivalry and renewal.
Key Points:
- Nigeria will defend its WAFCON title in Group C alongside Zambia, Egypt, and debutants Malawi.
- The Falcons thrashed Zambia 5-0 in the 2025 semifinals but lost to them in the 2022 third-place match.
- Egypt returns to WAFCON for the first time since 2016.
- Hosts Morocco headline Group A with rivals Algeria, Senegal, and Kenya.
- Group B features 2022 champions South Africa, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Tanzania.
- Group D is viewed as the “group of death” with Cameroon, Ghana, Mali, and Cape Verde.
- WAFCON 2026 will be held from March 17 to April 3 across Morocco.
Sources: Soccernet, Complete Sports
