2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations: official line-ups revealed for Zambia vs Egypt

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The Women's Africa Cup of Nations is heating up in Morocco. Zambia and Egypt kick off their campaign on Tuesday, July 28 at 17:00 GMT. This is the opening clash of Group C and a crucial opportunity for both teams to start strong.

Zambia enters as the clear favorite

Led by captain Barbra Banda, the Copper Queens are banking on their attacking power to secure their first three points. After finishing third in 2022 and reaching the quarter-finals in 2025, the Zambian girls are aiming even higher this time.

Zambia's official line-up: Natasha Nali - Lushomo Mweemba - Rhoda Chileshe - Margaret Belemu - Grace Chanda - Barbra Banda - Ireen Lungu - Racheal Kundananji - Racheal Nachula - Blessing Maloba - Prisca Chilufya

Egypt out to spring a surprise

The Egypt women's national team doesn't strike fear across the continent like the Pharaohs, but Cleopatra are making their third appearance in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Knocked out in the group stage in both 1998 and 2026, Egypt, under Mohamed Kamal, are determined to make their mark after a 10-year absence, and have the potential to shake things up.

Egypt's official line-up: Maha El Demerdash - Nora Khaled - Soraya Ashraf - Nadine Ghazy - Amira Mohamed - Christina Salama - Habiba Essam - Yasmine Abdelaziz - Dana Karim - Mahira Ali - Laila Idris

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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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