Banyana Learn WAFCON Group Opponents In Morocco

Banyana Banyana have learned who they will face at this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which will be held in Morocco.

The South African women’s national team won their maiden WAFCON title in 2022 after defeating hosts Morocco in the final. However, they were unable to defend their crown at the previous edition, losing to Nigeria in the semi-finals.

Banyana Banyana also missed out on a bronze medal after suffering a penalty shoot-out defeat to Ghana.

Desiree Ellis’ side have been drawn in Group B alongside Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Tanzania.

South Africa will be based in Rabat, with all Group B matches scheduled to take place at the Al Madina Stadium.

The tournament, which will be hosted in Morocco for the third consecutive time, will run from 17 March to 3 April 2026.

Morocco is also currently hosting the senior men’s Africa Cup of Nations, with the final set to be contested between hosts Morocco and Senegal on Sunday.

Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Groups

Group A – Rabat (Moulay Al Hassan Stadium)
Morocco
Algeria
Senegal
Kenya

Group B – Rabat (Al Madina Stadium)
South Africa
Ivory Coast
Burkina Faso
Tanzania

Group C – Casablanca (Larbi Zaouli Stadium)
Nigeria

Zambia
Egypt
Malawi

Group D – Fes

Ghana

Cameroon
Mali
Cape Verde