WAFCON

Malawi have finally arrived on the world stage — and they’re here to stay

Malawi put together one of the most incredible tournament runs of all time as they stormed to the final on their WAFCON debut, sealing a first senior…

Aug 19 • Neel Shelat

WAFCON 2026: Cameroon outclass debutants Malawi to claim first title

Indomitable Lionesses finally get over the line with 3-0 win over Malawi as dramatic WAFCON comes to a close.

Aug 17 • Neel Shelat

WAFCON 2026 World Cup Qualification: Nigeria miss out as Ghana and South Africa advance

Nigeria will not feature at Women's World Cup for the first time in two decades after losing 2-1 to South Africa, while Ghana edged past Ivory Coast.

Aug 14 • Neel Shelat

WAFCON 2026: Michaely Bihina’s penalty heroics take Cameroon past Morocco to set up unthinkable final

One of the most unpredictable WAFCONs of all time stayed true to form in the semi-finals, as Cameroon knocked out favourites Morocco on penalties.

Aug 13 • Neel Shelat

Analysis: How South Africa’s WAFCON campaign came crashing down in the quarters

South Africa endured their worst WAFCON campaign since 2004, falling short of expectations and missing out on a direct berth to the 2027 World Cup.

Aug 13 • Neel Shelat

WAFCON 2026: Chawinga sisters propel debutants Malawi to the cusp of ultimate glory

Malawi’s fairytale WAFCON continues with semi-final triumph over Algeria.

Aug 12 • Neel Shelat

Ivory Coast's next star forward, Senegalese striker-turned-keeper, and more: Breakout talents from WAFCON 2026

While international superstars such as Barbra Banda and the Chawinga sisters made headlines, a host of young talents have impressed at WAFCON 2026.

Aug 12 • Neel Shelat

Analysis: The factors that led to Nigeria’s earliest-ever WAFCON exit

What caused the Super Falcons' disastrous WAFCON performance?

Aug 12 • Neel Shelat

WAFCON 2026 quarter-finals roundup: Malawi make more history, Nigeria and South Africa crash out

The drama ramped up a notch in the first knockout round of WAFCON 2026, as two previous title-winners exited the tournament.

Aug 11 • Neel Shelat

WAFCON 2026: Ten-time champions Nigeria out after quarter-final defeat to Cameroon

Nigeria’s title defence ended in the first knockout round, marking their first-ever WAFCON exit before the semi-final stage.

Aug 9 • Neel Shelat

WAFCON 2026: Morocco stave off South Africa’s challenge to keep home title hopes alive

Morocco secured their spot at the 2027 World Cup with a 2-1 win over 2022 champions South Africa.

Aug 9 • Neel Shelat

WAFCON 2026 group stage roundup: Nigeria and South Africa scrape through, Malawi make history

Favourites put under pressure in first phase of WAFCON

Aug 7 • Neel Shelat

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