CAN Women 2026: the semi-final posters
The final four of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is now known. Cameroon and Malawi, who defeated Nigeria and Ghana respectively, have joined Morocco and Algeria in the semi-finals.
The matchups for the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations are now set, following the quarter-finals played on Sunday. Cameroon caused a sensation by eliminating the defending champion Nigeria by the narrowest margin (1-0). Myriam Maéva Nyadjou Wamen scored the only goal of the match, propelling the Indomitable Lionesses into the final four. The Cameroonians will face Morocco, the host country, in the semi-finals for a place in the final of the tournament.
In the other quarter-final, Malawi also pulled off a nice victory by defeating Ghana (2-1). The Black Queens had opened the scoring through Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah. However, the Scorchers quickly responded with an equalizer from Temwa Chawinga in the 12th minute. Rose Kadzere then gave Malawi the lead in the second half, securing a historic qualification for the semi-finals of the Women’s AFCON. This victory also qualifies Malawi for the Women’s World Cup 2027 for the first time in its history. In the semi-final, Malawi will face Algeria, with a spot in the final and a new historic opportunity in sight.
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