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Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026: Semi-final preview, schedule and how to watch

Read on for the key things you need to know ahead of Algeria v Malawi and Morocco v Cameron on Wednesday (12 August) in the semi-finals of WAFCON 2026.

Just four teams remain in the hunt for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, with one football nation set to become just the fourth side to lift this accolade in tournament history.

Defending champions Nigeria were unable to break Cameroon’s resolve at the back, while debutants Malawi came from behind against Ghana to punch their ticket to the last four.

Morocco are back in the semi-final for the third consecutive tournament, as the Atlas Lionesses look to close in on what would be a first major title should they go all the way. They’re joined by Algeria, who themselves have recorded their best-ever finish in this competition by reaching the penultimate stage.

Each of the four semi-finalists have booked their place at next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil , though for now attention remains on the task at hand.

With everything to play for, read on for the key things you need to know about the next crucial stage of action from Morocco.

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2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations: Semi-final fixtures

Morocco are back on familiar ground and back in a familiar phase of competition. For the third tournament in a row, the Atlas Lionesses have reached the final four and are on the brink of yet another final appearance. There is added incentive for this side, not only are they on home soil but they have twice been on the losing end of the final and – as the highest ranked side left in the competition – may well fancy their chances of putting an end to this supposed curse. Hanane Aït El Haj was on the scoresheet as Morocco saw off South Africa in the last eight, making that five goal involvements for the defender, having already provided four assists.

Between 2002 and 2018, Cameroon made every single semi-final at WAFCON. Some years they progressed to the final, others they finished third or fourth. But they were a constant fixture. 2022 broke the mould, though not in the way they had planned, by exiting at the last eight stage. The following tournament progressed without them, having failed to qualify. This time around, The Indomitable Lionesses return to familiar surroundings as one of four semi-finalists. Marie Ngah Manga has been their standout player across four games, bagging three goals, and will be crucial if they are to break down the best defence of the tournament so far.

For these two sides, this is very much uncharted territory. Algeria had been an intermittent fixture of this competition through the years, playing in five editions prior to 2024. It was then, in the edition held in 2025, that they advanced for the first time but were subject to a last eight exit. This time, however, they have taken things one step further by reaching the semi-final. It is history for The Fennecs , who have relied on a real team effort to help them make it to the penultimate knockout round. Versatile defender-midfielder Marine Dafeur has been pivotal, while Inès Khiri and Amira Ould Braham both showed they can step up in key moments after getting on the scoresheet in their 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire last time out.

Malawi are in a similar position, competing in their first edition of the WAFCON. Reaching this stage means a maiden FIFA World Cup next year – the same as their semi-final opponents – along with a real shot at a major title. Sister duo Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga have been instrumental throughout, both scoring at crucial stages of the competition. The latter is one goal away from leading the Golden Boot race, having already registered six goal involvements in Morocco. Having already toppled ten-time champions Nigeria in the group stages, there is no telling just how far Malawi can go.

2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations: Semi-final schedule and how to watch live

Morocco vs Cameroon (18:00 local) – Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat

Algeria vs Malawi (21:00 local) – Rabat Olympic Stadium, Rabat

Coverage of the tournament will be provided exclusively by CAF TV for an extensive range of countries. A full breakdown of the broadcasters can be found here .

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