Algeria, Morocco reach WAFCON 2026 semis; Nigeria to face Cameroon Sunday

Algeria secured the first semi-final place at WAFCON 2026 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday, thanks to goals from Inès Khiri and Amira Ould Braham that cancelled Inès Konan’s opener. The win also makes Algeria the first African team to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. In the second quarter-final, hosts Morocco edged South Africa 2-1; Sakina Ouzraoui opened the scoring before Hanan Ait El Haj doubled the lead from the penalty spot, while Thembi Kgatlana pulled one back for Bayana Bayana in the 67th minute.

These results mean Algeria and Morocco await the winners of Sunday’s quarter‑finals: Nigeria will face Cameroon, and Malawi will take on Ghana. The victorious teams will meet in the semi-finals, setting up a potential North‑African showdown and giving Algeria a historic World Cup berth ahead of the tournament.

Fans should mark their calendars for Sunday’s clashes, consider how the Super Falcons’ performance could affect Nigeria’s World Cup hopes, and watch for any standout performances that might influence future continental and global competitions.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/09/wafcon-2026-two-teams-qualify-for-semi-finals/