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The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations celebrated its brightest talents, with Cameroon earning four spots in the tournament's prestigious Best XI. Five nations saw their players honored for exceptional performances that lit up African women's football.
Cameroon's Indomitable Lionesses defeated defending champions Nigeria 1-0 to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. The underdog victory ended Nigeria's reign and secured Cameroon only their second win against the Falcons in tournament history.
Two North African nations made history Saturday, reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup for the first time after thrilling quarterfinal victories at the Africa Cup of Nations. Morocco defeated South Africa 2-1 while Algeria came from behind to beat Ivory Coast by the same score.
Eight African nations will compete this weekend in Morocco for more than just continental glory. The winners of these quarter-final matches earn automatic qualification to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
Nigeria's women's football team kicks off their title defense at the 2026 Africa Cup with a shot at $2 million and a World Cup berth. The defending champions lead a record 16 nations competing in Morocco for the biggest prize in African women's football history.
