WAFCON favourites Nigeria eye World Cup slot and record prize money

The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday, July 27, 2026, featuring a record 16-nation field expanded from 12 at the previous edition. The tournament offers a record $2 million first prize and World Cup qualification spots for top finishers. Ten-time champions and defending title-holders Nigeria, captained by Paris Saint-Germain's Rasheedat Ajibade, are considered the favorites.