WAFCON 2026: Nigeria-Cameroon, Morocco-South Africa headline blockbuster quarter-finals

The Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 has set the stage for a thrilling quarter-final clash between defending champions Nigeria and a formidable Cameroon side. This highly anticipated match promises to be one of the tournament's most compelling fixtures.

Cameroon earned their place in the last eight by finishing atop Group D with an unbeaten record, securing seven points from three matches. Their strong performance sets them up against Nigeria, who advanced as Group C runners-up after recovering from an initial defeat to Malawi. The Super Falcons will aim to defend their continental crown against a confident Cameroonian team that has shown consistency throughout the group stage.

The quarter-finals, spread across Casablanca and Rabat, kick off on Saturday. Côte d’Ivoire, who impressed by topping Group B unbeaten, will face Algeria in the opening match. Hosts Morocco will then take on the defending runners-up, South Africa, in Rabat.

Sunday's fixtures include the headline clash between Cameroon and Nigeria in Casablanca. The winner will move closer to continental glory. The other quarter-final will see Malawi, who caused one of the tournament's biggest upsets by defeating Nigeria, face Ghana in Rabat. Both teams will be vying for a spot in the semi-finals.