Match Preview: Côte d'Ivoire Meets Algeria in Quarter-Final Showdown

On Saturday, August 8, 2026, the tension will rise as Côte d’Ivoire faces Algeria in a highly anticipated quarter-final match of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, taking place at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca. The match is set to kick off at 18:00 local time (17:00 GMT), with both teams vying not only for a spot in the semi-finals but also for automatic qualification to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027. This encounter marks a significant moment in the tournament, as it is the first time these two nations will compete against each other in WAFCON history.

Key Stats and Insights

The tournament has seen Côte d’Ivoire perform commendably, having progressed beyond the group stage for the second time in their third appearance at WAFCON. Their previous advancement was in 2014. Throughout this year’s tournament, Côte d’Ivoire has showcased their prowess, remaining unbeaten in their four latest WAFCON matches. Notably, they finished the group stage with a positive goal difference for the first time, having scored eight goals and conceded only three. Their standout player, N’Sira Ouedraogo, has been instrumental, contributing two goals and three assists in the current tournament, making her a key figure to watch in the quarter-final clash.

On the other hand, Algeria is also making waves in this tournament. This will be their second consecutive appearance in the knockout rounds, having previously reached this stage last year. Algeria secured six points in the group stage, their highest total to date, and have proven resilient, losing only one of their last seven WAFCON matches. Their defense has been impressive, keeping six clean sheets in those matches. Star player Marine Dafeur has already netted two goals at the current finals and is on the brink of becoming the first Algerian to score three times in a single WAFCON edition. The stakes are high for both teams, as victory would not only propel them to the semi-finals but also etch their names into the history books with a chance at World Cup qualification.

As reported by cafonline.com.