The finalists for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2026 in Morocco have been officially determined following intense semi-finals held on August 12. The matches, which featured Algeria competing against Malawi and Morocco facing off against Cameroon, concluded with the remarkable qualification of both the Malawian and Cameroonian teams for the final.
The Cameroonian squad, who secured their place in the competition through a last-minute playoff organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), triumphed over Morocco in a nail-biting penalty shootout, winning 3-1 after the match ended in a goalless draw (0-0) during both regulation time and extra time. This outcome was particularly disappointing for the Moroccan team, who has previously reached the finals in the last two editions of the CAN held on home soil, especially after missing a crucial penalty in the dying moments of the match played in Rabat, the capital city of Morocco.
The highly anticipated final is scheduled for Sunday, August 16, at the magnificent Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, where the Cameroonian team will clash with the formidable and agile Malawian players. Additionally, the match for third place will take place on August 15 at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, featuring Morocco going up against Algeria.
With their performance throughout the tournament, the Malawians have already established themselves as heroes of the CAN 2026, showcasing their exceptional talent and individual skills by defeating Algeria decisively with a score of 3-1.
As reported by afrique7.com.
