SportsWomen’s Football: Women’s Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations begins in Morocco on Sunday. The tournament offers a route to World Cup qualification, while its winner will receive a record $2 million prize. The field has expanded to 16 nations, compared with 12 in the previous edition. Nigeria enters as the side to beat, having won the title 10 times and defending its championship.