Women's Football: Women's Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco
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The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco with a record 16 teams. The tournament offers qualification for the World Cup and a $2 million first prize. Nigeria, the 10-time champions and defending titleholders, are considered the team to beat.
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Record 16-nation line-up
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday.
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The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday.
France 24- Record 16-nation line-up
- Increase from 12 nations in previous edition
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Loaded language removedThe 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday with qualification for the World Cup and a record two-million-dollar first prize on the line. A record 16-nation line-up -- up from 12 at the previous edition -- will compete with 10-time title-holders and defending champions Nigeria the team to beat.
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The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday.
France 24Qualification for the World Cup and a record two-million-dollar first prize are at stake.
France 24A record 16 nations are competing, up from 12 in the previous edition.
France 24Nigeria are the 10-time title-holders and defending champions.
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