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WAFCON Tuesday fixtures: Which countries are playing, where and what time
28th July, 2026 10:23 AM
The 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) continues on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, with two exciting Group C matches scheduled in Rabat, Morocco, as defending champions Nigeria begin their title defence and Zambia seek a strong start to their campaign.
Zambia face Egypt
The day’s action kicks off with Zambia taking on Egypt at the Olympic Stadium (Stade Olympique de Rabat). The match is scheduled to begin at 8:00 pm Kenyan time (EAT).
The Copper Queens head into the tournament as one of Africa’s strongest women’s teams and will be looking to secure all three points in their opening fixture.
Zambia will once again rely on star forward Barbra Banda, whose goals and leadership have made her one of the continent’s standout players.
Egypt, however, will be aiming to upset the favourites by staying organised defensively and taking advantage of any opportunities on the counterattack. An opening victory would significantly boost either side’s chances of reaching the knockout stages.
Nigeria begin title defence
The second match of the evening sees Nigeria face Malawi at Al Madina Stadium (Stade El Barid) in Rabat. Kick-off is set for 11:00 pm EAT.
Nigeria enter the tournament as the defending champions and record 10-time WAFCON winners, making them one of the favourites to lift the trophy once again.
The Super Falcons boast a squad packed with experienced internationals and will be expected to dominate possession against a Malawi side making its debut at the continental tournament.
Although Nigeria start as overwhelming favourites, Malawi will hope to frustrate the champions with disciplined defending while looking to capitalise on set pieces and counterattacks.
Why Tuesday’s matches matter
Tuesday’s matches are crucial in Group C, with only the top two teams progressing to the quarter-finals. The group has been widely described as one of the tournament’s toughest, with Nigeria and Zambia tipped to battle for the top spots while Egypt and Malawi look to spring surprises.
Beyond competing for continental glory, every result carries added significance as WAFCON 2026 also serves as Africa’s qualification tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
The four semi-finalists will earn automatic qualification for the global showpiece, increasing the stakes throughout the competition.
The 2026 edition is also historic, marking the first time WAFCON has featured 16 teams, expanding from the previous 12-team format.
Hosts Morocco opened the tournament with a victory over Kenya’s Harambee Starlets, while several other teams have already signalled their ambitions of challenging for the title.
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