The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will expand from 12 to 16 teams starting from the 2026 edition, restoring four of the continent’s traditional powerhouses — Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Egypt — to the prestigious tournament.
In a communiqué issued on November 3, CAF announced that its Executive Committee had approved the enlargement of the WAFCON “beginning with the next edition in 2026.”
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