Several African nations are intensifying preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), scheduled from March 17 to April 3 in Morocco. Algeria and Egypt will face off in a two-match friendly series in Cairo in late February and early March, aiming to build on previous tournament performances, according to Yahoo Sports.
Meanwhile, Ivory Coast has named a 27-player squad under coach Reynald Pedros for upcoming friendlies against Benin and Kenya. These matches are part of the Ivorian team’s strategic build-up to the continental competition, also reported by Yahoo Sports.
Morocco, the tournament host, announced a 32-player training squad to prepare at the Mohammed VI Complex in Maâmora. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation plans two friendlies against Burkina Faso to fine-tune the team’s readiness ahead of the championship, Yahoo Sports adds.
Benin will travel to Morocco for two friendlies this March as part of their pre-tournament schedule. Additionally, Mali, drawn in Group D, is aiming for its first Women’s AFCON title and has finalized its squad for the competition, signaling strong ambitions for the tournament, according to Yahoo Sports.
Attention now turns to how these preparatory matches impact team dynamics and fitness levels. The results of friendlies and final squad decisions will provide early indicators of how contenders might perform in the 2026 WAFCON.
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