WAFCON 2026 teams still contending for the African Women’s Football Trophy have now been reduced to four nations as Morocco, Cameroon, Algeria and Malawi continue their impressive run in the tournament. This year’s edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is nearing its climax, and the semi-finals have produced a major surprise after traditional powerhouses Nigeria and South Africa were knocked out in the quarter-finals.
There are four different teams that remain in the competition; thus, the WAFCON 2026 will certainly produce its first-ever champion. In the semi-finals, the two teams that advance to the final and become the WAFCON champions will be decided.
Which Teams Have Made It to the Semi-Finals of WAFCON 2026?
Four teams make up an interesting group of African football strength and developing women’s football programs.
Morocco, which hosts the tournament, is to play against Cameroon in one semi-final. The Atlas Lionesses won the right to proceed in the quarter-finals after beating defending champions South Africa 2-1.
Cameroon also made one of the biggest upsets in the competition by beating record champions Nigeria 1-0. Thus, the Indomitable Lionesses got a chance to advance to the final and compete for their first-ever continental title.
Another semi-final is to take place between Algeria and Malawi. Both teams made a historical achievement in reaching this round of the competition, with the latter having a unique accomplishment because the tournament marks their debut participation in WAFCON.
Algeria vs Malawi: A Semi-Final Between Historic Teams
In the first semi-final, there will be two teams trying to reach their first WAFCON final.
The first team, Algeria, showed that it is a growing team in the tournament and earned qualification to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup by reaching the semi-final.
Malawi, on the other hand, managed to make a huge accomplishment by making its way to the semi-final despite taking part in WAFCON for the first time in history.
It is set to take place on August 12, 2026, in Rabat.
A win would offer each of the sides a chance at an unprecedented opportunity to fight for the most coveted trophy in women’s football in Africa.
Morocco vs Cameroon: The hosts face a tough test.
The next semi-final sees the hosts Morocco taking on Cameroon.
With home advantage on their side and a determination to build on their success at reaching the final in the last edition, the Moroccan side showed their capability of handling the pressure during their victory over South Africa in the quarter-finals.
Cameroon come into the game on the back of a convincing win over Nigeria and with their physicality, experience and organisation on defence, they pose a tough challenge for the hosts.
The match is also set to take place on August 12.
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A Guarantee of a New Champion
One of the most surprising facts about WAFCON 2026 is that it will definitely produce a new champion.
The Nigeria side, which has been the most successful side in the tournament’s history, has already been knocked out.
Also eliminated from the competition are the defending champions, South Africa.
This puts Morocco, Cameroon, Algeria, and Malawi in contention for a trophy which none of them has ever won before.
The development underscores the emergence of competitiveness in the sport among African women. The established dominance is now under threat from teams that have been investing in women’s programs, nurturing talent and gaining more international experience.
All Semi-Finalists Qualified for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup
There is more at stake than the WAFCON trophy.
The four semi-finalists have qualified directly for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. This marks a special moment for Malawi and Algeria since the two countries are set to participate in the Women’s World Cup for the first time.
Those teams that were knocked out in the quarter-finals, including Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, are still eligible to earn play-off berths through other games.
