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Publication date: 14 August 2025
The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is one of the most significant events in the world of football. The tournament attracts attention not only from fans but also from sports analysts, journalists, and betting professionals. Under the auspices of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the continent’s strongest national women’s teams compete. The competition is held every two years and serves not only to determine the best team in Africa but also as a qualifying stage for global tournaments.
2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations / Where and When
At the moment, there is limited official information about the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AWCON). According to the latest data published in December 2024, CAF confirmed that the tournament will be held in Morocco. This will be the third consecutive AWCON hosted by the country, making Morocco the first nation to host the championship three times in a row.
The tournament is scheduled for March 2026 and will bring together the 12 strongest women’s national teams in Africa. Teams will compete for the continental championship title and direct qualification spots for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The top four teams will automatically qualify for the World Cup, while two additional teams will have the chance to compete through intercontinental playoff matches.
The qualifying rounds for AWCON 2026 have already begun. In the first stage, completed in February 2025, the teams from Algeria, Mali, Togo, and Kenya successfully advanced to the next round and will continue their fight for a spot in the final tournament.
Tournament History
The first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations was held in 1991. Initially, the tournament was irregular and featured fewer participants, but since 1998 it has been held regularly every two years.
For many years, Nigeria has been the dominant team, consistently showing high-level performance and strong results. The tournament has become an important platform for developing women’s football across North and South Africa, giving rise to new talents and notable players.
Recent Winners
| Year | Venue | Winner |
| 2025 | Morocco | Nigeria |
| 2022 | Morocco | South Africa |
| 2018 | Ghana | Nigeria |
2028 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
The next AWCON tournament is scheduled for 2028. The official host country has not yet been announced.
More details about the tournament can be found on the official website: CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Keep an eye on the dates of football competitions and other events in our Sporting Events Calendar.
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