Defending champions of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Super Falcons of Nigeria have been drawn in the Group C of the 2026 edition of the tournament.
The Falcons, who clinched the title in Morocco at the 2024 edition, will face Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi in the group stages.
The draw took place in Rabat, Morocco on Thursday evening.
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The Super Falcons will be chasing a record-extending 11th title at the competition, with hosts Morocco, Algeria, Senegal, and Kenya drawn in Goup A.
In Group B are; former champions South Africa, Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Tanzania; while Ghana, Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde are drawn in Group D.
This year’s Women’s AFCON finals will run from 17 March to 3 April, 2026.
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