WAFCON: Harambee Starlets drawn alongside Morocco, Algeria and Senegal
The Kenya women’s national football team, Harambee Starlets, have been drawn alongside hosts Morocco, Algeria and Senegal for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...
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The Harambee Starlets, Kenya's women's national football team, have been drawn into a challenging group alongside hosts Morocco, Algeria, and Senegal for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The tournament is scheduled to take place from March 17 to April 3 of this year.
- The WAFCON semi-finalists will qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
- The tournament has expanded from 12 to 16 teams.
- Matches will be played in Rabat, and one venue each in Casablanca and Fes.
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Morocco and Senegal Advance to Africa Cup of Nations Final; Kenya Drawn with Both Nations for WAFCON - January 2026
Morocco and Senegal are set to face each other in the Africa Cup of Nations final. Morocco advanced by defeating Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after the match ended in a 0-0 draw, with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou making two saves in the shoot-out. Senegal secured their spot with a 1-0 victory over Egypt, thanks to a 78th-minute winner from Sadio Mane in Tangiers. Separately, Kenya's women's team, the Harambee Starlets, have been drawn in a group with both Morocco and Senegal for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The group also includes Algeria, with the tournament scheduled from March 17 to April 3.
