WAFCON 2026 begins as Algeria beat Senegal, Falcons await
Continental women’s football action got underway at the 2026 WAFCON, with Algeria securing a victory over Senegal as Nigeria’s Super Falcons finalised tactical drills ahead of their Group C opener.
Continental women’s football action got underway at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with Algeria securing a victory over Senegal in early group play. Ten-time champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons finalised tactical drills ahead of their Group C opener against Malawi.
The tournament, being held in Morocco, has attracted the best women’s football teams from across the continent. Nigeria is the defending champion and has won 10 of the 13 editions of the tournament. The team’s tactical drills suggest that they are well-prepared for their Group C opener against Malawi.
This echoes the 2022 WAFCON opener, when Nigeria also faced a strong opponent in their first match. The mechanism then was different, but the result was the same: Nigeria starting their campaign with high expectations.
The winners: Algeria, who have started the tournament with a win; and the Super Falcons, who are prepared for their opener. The losers: Senegal, who lost; and the other teams, who face a formidable Nigeria.
Bottom Line: WAFCON is underway. Algeria has won their opener. The Super Falcons are ready for their first match. The question is whether Nigeria can defend their title.