FIFA President Applauds the Success of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026

Gianni Infantino, the President of the International Football Federation (FIFA), has expressed his admiration for the remarkable achievements of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026. Following the conclusion of the tournament, which saw Cameroon emerge victorious for the first time in its history, Infantino extended his gratitude to the African Football Confederation (CAF) and Morocco for their significant contributions. The final took place in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, where Infantino was present to witness this historic event. In a statement released on FIFA's official website, he emphasized, "The Africa Cup of Nations, organized by the African Confederation and Morocco, has achieved enormous success. I congratulate the African Confederation, Morocco, all the teams, and the extraordinary supporters."

In his remarks, Infantino specifically thanked Patrice Motsepe, the President of the African Football Confederation, and Fouzi Lekjaa, the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, as well as the entire Moroccan populace for their efforts in hosting this prestigious tournament, which has put women's football in the spotlight. His acknowledgment of Cameroon’s landmark victory was equally enthusiastic, stating, "I congratulate Cameroon for winning the Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 and for bringing joy to the hearts of their people with this first achievement."

Moreover, the FIFA President did not overlook the commendable performance of Malawi, which reached the final in its inaugural tournament appearance despite being ranked 151st in the world. He noted that the players not only inspired their nation but also captivated all football enthusiasts with their extraordinary journey throughout the competition. This edition of the tournament featured the participation of 16 teams for the first time and also served as a qualifying phase for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, with Algeria, Cameroon, Malawi, and Morocco securing direct spots for the World Cup, while South Africa and Ghana proceeded to the preliminary playoff stage.

As reported by es-us.noticias.yahoo.com.