Ivory Coast, South Africa out of WAFCON 2026 as Algeria, Morocco advance to semis

Ivory Coast and South Africa were knocked out of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after losing their quarter-final matches on Saturday. Ivory Coast fell 2-1 to Algeria, with Inès Khiri and Amira Ould Braham scoring for Algeria and Inès Konan replying for the Ivorians. South Africa also lost 2-1 to hosts Morocco, as Sakina Ouzraoui and Hanan Ait El Haj found the net while Thembi Kgatlana's goal was not enough for Bayana Bayana.

These results mean Algeria and Morocco advance to the semi-finals, joining the winner of today's Nigeria-Cameroon clash and the Malawi-Ghana game. For Nigeria, the match is more than a place in the final; the victor secures a spot at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, making today's encounter a direct World Cup qualifier. The North African sides have shown strong form, and their presence in the last four reshapes the tournament's balance.

If you're following the Super Falcons, note that the Nigeria-Cameroon quarter-final kicks off later today at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The winner will face either Algeria or Morocco in the semi-final. Keep an eye on the live broadcast or updates, and consider how the outcome affects Nigeria's World Cup hopes.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/09/wafcon-2026-2-teams-eliminated-from-quarter-final/