Women's AFCON 2026: Tournament Gets Underway After Months of Delay The Women's Africa Cup of Nations has finally kicked off in Rabat, Morocco, after a months long delay.
Algeria and Senegal will face off in the opening match, while Nigeria, last year's champions, aim to retain their title as favorites.
However, beneath the surface of this delayed tournament lies a more profound issue: the persistent marginalization of women's sports.