The stage is officially set for the knockout rounds of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the last-eight lineup secured following a dramatic conclusion to the group stage.
Beyond the pursuit of continental supremacy, the stakes have reached an all-time high: the four victorious quarter-finalists will secure automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil
Côte d’Ivoire Vs Algeria
The quarter-finals get underway on Saturday at the Stade Moulay Rachid in Casablanca, where Côte d’Ivoire takes on Algeria at 5:00pm (WAT).
The Ivorians impressed throughout the group stage and will be aiming to continue their campaign against an Algerian side that has reached the quarter-finals with hopes of progressing to the last four for the first time.
Morocco Vs South Africa
Attention will then shift to Rabat, where hosts Morocco meet South Africa at Stade Moulay Hassan by 9:00pm (WAT).
The encounter is a repeat of the 2022 CAF WAFCON final, won 2-1 by Banyana Banyana.
Cameroon Vs Nigeria
Sunday’s action begins at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca with a heavyweight clash between Cameroon and record 10-time champions Nigeria by 5:00pm (WAT)
The Indomitable Lionesses progressed through the group stage unbeaten and now face the Super Falcons in one of the standout fixtures of the quarter-finals.
Malawi Vs Ghana
The last quarter-final tie will be played at Stade Al Madina in Rabat, where tournament surprise package Malawi take on Ghana by 9:00pm (WAT).
Malawi have reached the knockout stage on debut and will look to continue their remarkable campaign against the Black Queens.
The four winners will advance to the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFCON and move one step closer to lifting Africa’s most coveted women’s football trophy.
