WAFCON 2026: Morocco to face winner of Super Falcons’ clash with Cameroon

Morocco will face either Nigeria or Cameroon in the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after securing a 2-1 victory over South Africa on Saturday night.

The Atlas Lionesses advanced to the last four after overcoming the reigning African champions in a closely contested quarter-final.

Sakina Ouzraoui opened the scoring for the hosts before Hanan Ait El Haj extended Morocco’s advantage from the penalty spot.

South Africa, known as Banyana Banyana, pulled one back through Thembi Kgatlana in the 67th minute, but Morocco held firm to secure their place in the semi-finals.

The hosts will now await the outcome of Sunday’s quarter-final between Nigeria and Cameroon to discover their next opponents.

A potential meeting with Nigeria would add another chapter to the rivalry between the two sides, with Morocco having lost to the Super Falcons in the final of the previous WAFCON edition.

The Super Falcons defeated Morocco in the 2024 final to claim their 10th continental title.

Morocco will be aiming to go one step further on home soil this time as they pursue their first WAFCON title.

The semi-final place has also guaranteed Morocco qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

All four WAFCON semi-finalists will automatically qualify for next year’s global tournament.