2026 Women's AFCON: Algeria to face Malawi, Morocco takes on Cameroon in semi-finals

12.08.26 16:00 Africa Women Cup of Nations

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The verdict was delivered this Sunday, August 9. The quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's AFCON 2026 have concluded. Now, it's time for the semi-finals, featuring two electrifying clashes: Algeria squares off against the tournament's surprise package, Malawi, while hosts Morocco meet Cameroon, who knocked out Nigeria. The headline news: all four teams have already punched their tickets to the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

Algeria vs Malawi: The battle of the surprises

It's a showdown between the tournament's two biggest surprises. Algeria and Malawi are making their debut appearances in the Women's AFCON semi-finals. The Algerian women powered past Ivory Coast 2-1 in the quarter-finals to reach this stage. On the other side, Malawi's women's national team continues their fairy tale run; after eliminating Nigeria in the group stage and Ghana 2-1 on Sunday, Malawi is aiming to keep the surprises coming.

Morocco vs Cameroon: Clash of ambitions

The second semi-final promises to be a fiery encounter. Morocco, the host nation backed by its passionate supporters, faces Cameroon. The Atlas Lionesses edged past South Africa 2-1 to secure their place in the last four. Their goal now: to reach a fourth consecutive final and finally lift the trophy.

The Cameroonian Lionesses pulled off a stunning upset by eliminating 10-time African champions Nigeria with a solitary goal in the quarter-finals.

Semi-final schedule – Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1. 17:00 GMT: Algeria vs Malawi at Rabat Olympic Stadium
2. 20:00: Morocco vs Cameroon at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat

World Cup dream already realized

With Algeria, Malawi, Morocco, and Cameroon all reaching the last four of the 2026 Women's AFCON, they've secured direct qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. The remaining African representatives will be decided through playoffs between Ivory Coast and Ghana, and Nigeria and South Africa.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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