WAFCON 2026: Senegal, Cape Verde, Kenya, Tanzania, Burkina Faso Eliminated

At least five teams have been knocked out of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after Monday and Tuesday’s group matches: Senegal, Cape Verde, Kenya, Tanzania and Burkina Faso, according to Daily Post. The eliminations came as the early group stage concluded, with more teams set to exit later today when Group C fixtures are played.

For Nigerian fans, the exits reshape the tournament landscape. Nigeria is scheduled to face Egypt later today, while Malawi takes on Zambia and the Mali–Ghana and Cameroon–Cape Verde clashes are set for Thursday. Knowing which sides are already out helps supporters gauge Nigeria’s potential path to the semifinals and final, and removes those teams from future opposition calculations.

What should you know? Keep an eye on today’s Nigeria vs Egypt match and the Malawi–Zambia game for immediate impacts on Group standings. Later, watch Mali–Ghana and Cameroon–Cape Verde to see who advances from groups still alive. The upcoming fixtures will determine which teams Nigeria could meet in the knockout stages, so follow live updates or check the official CAF schedule for kickoff times and venues.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/05/wafcon-5-countries-eliminated-from-competition/