Thrilling Matchups in the Quarterfinals of Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026

After a group stage filled with excitement, competitiveness, and last-minute twists, the lineup of eight teams qualified for the quarterfinals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 in Morocco is now complete. Notably, Malawi has emerged as one of the biggest surprises of the tournament, successfully achieving a historic qualification to the knockout stages. Meanwhile, former champions Nigeria and South Africa have secured their spots in the quarterfinals following intense competition during the group stage.

The tournament now transitions into the knockout phase, commencing on August 8 and 9, where eight teams will vie for a place in the semifinals, along with securing direct berths for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

The quarterfinal matches kick off on Saturday, August 8, at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, featuring a clash between Ivory Coast and Algeria at 18:00. The Ivorian team, which has shown consistent performances throughout the group stage, aims to continue its journey against an Algerian side eager to reach the semifinals for the first time in its history.

Later that evening, the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat will host a highly anticipated encounter between the Moroccan national team and South Africa at 21:00. This match is a rematch of the final from the 2022 edition, which South Africa won 2-1.

On Sunday, August 9, the Arab Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca will witness one of the strongest matches of this round, as Cameroon faces Nigeria, the record titleholder with ten continental championships. The 'Indomitable Lionesses' enter the match undefeated from the group stage, setting the stage for an exciting showdown against the 'Super Falcons.'

The quarterfinals will conclude at the City Stadium in Rabat, where Malawi continues its historic adventure against Ghana. The Malawian team, making its debut in the knockout stages, hopes to extend its surprises against the Ghanaian 'Black Queens.'

The victorious teams from these four matches will advance to the semifinals, bringing them one step closer to claiming the continental title, alongside securing a direct qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

Quarterfinal Match Schedule:

  • Saturday, August 8: Ivory Coast vs. Algeria — 18:00 — Moulay Rachid Stadium (Casablanca)
  • Saturday, August 8: Morocco vs. South Africa — 21:00 — Moulay Hassan Stadium (Rabat)
  • Sunday, August 9: Cameroon vs. Nigeria — 18:00 — Arab Zaouli Stadium (Casablanca)
  • Sunday, August 9: Malawi vs. Ghana — 21:00 — City Stadium (Rabat)

As reported by hesport.com.