CAF Unveil WAFCON 2026 Best XI as Cameroon and Malawi Dominate Selection

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have unveiled the Best XI of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following the conclusion of the tournament.

Cameroon and Malawi dominate the selection with three players each, while Algeria and Morocco have two representatives. Zambia also has one player included in the standout team.

Cameroon’s Valentine Nguele was named head coach after guiding the Indomitable Lionesses to a memorable campaign.

WAFCON 2026 Best XI:

• Goalkeeper: Michaely Bihina (Cameroon)
• Defenders: Ines Belloumou (Algeria), Nohaila Benzina (Morocco), Myriam Nyadjou (Cameroon), Hanane Aït El Haj (Morocco)
• Midfielders: Monique Ngock (Cameroon), Temwa Chawinga (Malawi), Marine Dafeur (Algeria)
• Forwards: Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi), Marie Ngah (Cameroon), Barbra Banda (Zambia)
• Head Coach: Valentine Nguele (Cameroon)