# Soccer: The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations gets underway today in Morocco, with a record 16 countries participating, competing for continental honours and places at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The four semi-finalists will qualify automatically, while losing quarter-finalists will battle for two intercontinental play-off spots. Banyana Banyana are among the favourites alongside ten-time champions Nigeria and hosts Morocco. Today, Group A matches take place as Algeria face Senegal in the opening match, before Morocco take on Kenya this evening.
Soccer: Africa’s best chase Continental glory as WAFCON 2026 kicks off