2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations: Morocco vs South Africa and Côte d’Ivoire vs Algeria, quarter-final clashes kick off

08.08.26 16:00 Africa Women Cup of Nations

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2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has entered its decisive stage. After a group phase brimming with excitement, two blockbuster quarter-final matchups are already confirmed. With the host nation facing off against the reigning champions, and the tournament's surprise package taking on Algeria, every ounce of drama is set to unfold at fever pitch.

Côte d’Ivoire vs Algeria: Clash of the surprises

Topping Group B, the Ivorian women continue their impressive resurgence on the continental stage. With two wins and a draw, Les Éléphantes delivered an almost flawless campaign to claim top spot in style. Returning to this stage for the first time in a decade, they head into the quarters brimming with confidence.

On the other hand, Algeria. The Greens clinched second place in Group A with two wins and a single defeat, narrowly securing their spot in the knockouts. Now, they're aiming to take their campaign to the next level. This will be the first-ever meeting between these two teams at this stage of the competition.

Morocco vs South Africa: Battle of ambitions

On the other side of the bracket, fans are bracing for a true heavyweight showdown. The host nation, Morocco, will take on defending champions South Africa. Backed by a passionate home crowd, the Atlas Lionesses dominated Group A, racking up two wins and a draw to top the group with authority and style.

As for the Banyana Banyana, their journey was anything but smooth. Despite a bumpy ride that included a 2-1 loss to Tanzania, a 2-2 draw, and a narrow 1-0 win over Côte d’Ivoire, the South Africans managed to finish second in Group B.

The quarter-final fixtures are set for August 8 and 9. The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations is heading into its most thrilling and unpredictable phase yet.

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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