TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026: 38 Nations Begin the Road to Glory in Morocco
The journey to the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, is set start after the draw for the qualifiers was held at the headquarters of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) in Cairo on Thursday.
The draw unveiled the match-ups that will determine the teams advancing to this prestigious continental tournament to be held in Morocco.
A total of 38 African nations will compete for one of the 12 available spots in the final phase, alongside host nation Morocco, which qualifies automatically.
This marks the third consecutive time that Morocco will host Africa’s premier women’s football competition, reinforcing the country’s pivotal role in developing and promoting the sport across the continent.
The reigning champions, South Africa, are among the six nations exempted from the first round due to their high ranking among Africa’s top teams in the FIFA rankings. Joining them with exemptions are Zambia, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Cameroon.
These dominant teams are expected to make a strong impact as they enter the competition in the second round.
The qualifiers will take place in two rounds of home-and-away matches, promising intense and decisive encounters.
The first-round fixtures are scheduled from February 17 to 26, 2025, while the second round will occur between October 20 and 28, 2025.
This qualification process will highlight emerging forces in African women’s football while showcasing the growing competitiveness of established nations. The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is poised to be a celebration of the talent and passion that drive the sport on the continent.
Qualifier Schedule:
- First Round: February 17–26, 2025
- Second Round: October 20–28, 2025
First Round Fixtures:
- M1 & M2: Angola vs Zimbabwe
- M3 & M4: Malawi vs Congo
- M5 & M6: Botswana vs DR Congo
- M7 & M8: Tanzania vs Equatorial Guinea
- M9 & M10: Uganda vs Ethiopia
- M11 & M12: Eswatini vs Namibia
- M13 & M14: Burundi vs Burkina Faso
- M15 & M16: Djibouti vs Togo
- M17 & M18: South Sudan vs Algeria
- M19 & M20: Rwanda vs Egypt
- M21 & M22: Kenya vs Tunisia
- M23 & M24: Niger vs Gambia
- M25 & M26: Benin vs Sierra Leone
- M27 & M28: Guinea vs Cape Verde
- M29 & M30: Gabon vs Mali
- M31 & M32: Chad vs Senegal
Second Round Fixtures:
- M33 & M34: Angola/Zimbabwe vs Malawi/Congo
- M35 & M36: Botswana/DR Congo vs South Africa
- M37 & M38: Tanzania/Equatorial Guinea vs Uganda/Ethiopia
- M39 & M40: Eswatini/Namibia vs Zambia
- M41 & M42: Burundi/Burkina Faso vs Djibouti/Togo
- M43 & M44: South Sudan/Algeria vs Cameroon
- M45 & M46: Rwanda/Egypt vs Ghana
- M47 & M48: Kenya/Tunisia vs Niger/Gambia
- M49 & M50: Benin /Sierra leone Vs Nigeria
- M51 & M52: Guinea/Cape Verde vs Gabon/Mali
- M53 & M54: Chad/Senegal vs Côte d’Ivoire
For all the draw results, CLICK HERE.
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