WAFCON 2026 Group Draw: Defending Champions Super Falcons Draw in Group C

The CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 is beginning to take shape following the conclusion of the official group stage draw, held in Rabat, Morocco, on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The upcoming tournament will be hosted by Morocco and will feature an expanded format after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) increased the number of participating teams from 12 to 16.

WAFCON 2026 Group Stage Draw

The 16 qualified teams were divided into four groups of four, with host nation Morocco placed in Group A and defending champions Nigeria leading Group C.

• Group A: Morocco (hosts), Algeria, Senegal, Kenya
• Group B: South Africa, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Tanzania
• Group C: Nigeria (defending champions), Zambia, Egypt, Malawi
• Group D: Ghana, Cameroon, Mali, Cape Verde