Categories: Sports

WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons to face Zambia, Malawi, Egypt in Group C

Defending champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria, have been drawn in Group C of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) alongside Zambia, Malawi, and Egypt.

The draw ceremony was held in Morocco on Thursday.

The tournament has been scheduled to run from March 17 to April 3, as Group C will be played at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco.

Super Eagles coach: Why I brought on Chukwueze for penalties against Morocco
 
The Super Falcons will face Malawi for the first time in the history of WAFCON, while Egypt, a regular participant in the competition, complete the group.

Nigeria will also be targeting a record-extending 11th WAFCON title when the tournament kicks off in Morocco.

16 countries will participate in the competition for the first time.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

16 UNILORIN graduates set new record, bag first class in Law School

No fewer than 16 law graduates of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) made first class…

29 minutes ago

Dangote Refinery exports 1.1bn litres of jet fuel to Europe, covers 95% of Nigeria’s supply — AON

The Airlines Operators of Nigeria (AON) has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as…

1 hour ago

Kogi fraud trial: Witness reveals how billions were converted to dollars for Bello associate

A Bureau de Change operator on Thursday narrated before a federal high court in Abuja…

1 hour ago

Davido’s father donates N500m to Odun security trust fund

Long before his son Davido became one of Africa's biggest music exports, Dr Deji Adeleke…

2 hours ago

Tinubu holds closed-door meeting with APC govs at Aso Rock

President Bola Tinubu is meeting with All Progressives Congress governors at the Aso Rock Presidential…

2 hours ago

Plateau killings: Court remands 4 suspects in DSS custody

The Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos on Thursday remanded four suspects in the…

3 hours ago

This website uses cookies.