Ghana’s Black Queens have been drawn into Group D for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
The 2025 bronze medalists will face Cameroon, Mali, and Cape Verde in the group stage. Record title holders Nigeria are placed in Group C, where they will meet Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi. Hosts Morocco top Group A alongside Algeria, Senegal, and Kenya, while Group B features South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Tanzania.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals, with Ghana aiming not only for WAFCON glory but also a return to the FIFA Women’s World Cup after a 19-year absence—a semifinal berth will secure their qualification. The tournament is scheduled from March 17 to April 3.
Ghana enters their second consecutive WAFCON after returning to the continental stage in 2025, following a long hiatus since 2018. The Black Queens secured their spot in this year’s edition with a commanding 7-1 aggregate win over Egypt under coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren.
Group Stage Draw:
Group A: Morocco, Algeria, Senegal, Kenya
Group B: South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Tanzania
Group C: Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt, Malawi
Group D: Ghana, Cameroon, Mali, Cape Verde
