WAFCON 2026 final draw and awards set for Morocco
The Confederation of African Football has confirmed that the final draw for the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 will take place in Rabat, Morocco. The event is scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2026, and will also feature the announcement of several women’s football awards. According to CAF, this edition will be historic, with 16 teams participating for the first time. Awards that were postponed from November 19, 2025 will now be presented during the draw.
Match highlights
- The WAFCON 2026 final draw will be held in Rabat, Morocco on January 15, 2026 at 2 pm local time.
- CAF will announce the winners of the CAF Women’s Coach of the Year and other women’s football awards on the same day.
- The 2026 tournament will feature 16 teams, including Morocco, Nigeria, Algeria, and others, marking the first time the field has been expanded.
- Awards for CAF Women’s Coach of the Year, Interclub Player of the Year, and Club of the Year were originally scheduled for November 19, 2025, but were postponed.
- Voting for these awards has reopened, with selections made by media, coaches, captains, and technical committees, while CAF oversees the process.
