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Morocco and Algeria Secure 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup Qualification via WAFCON

Morocco and Algeria have made history by becoming the first African nations to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, securing their berths after winning their respective quarter-final matches in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Nigeria's dominance in the WAFCON also faces a test against Cameroon with a World Cup ticket at stake.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual15d ago

Morocco, Algeria reach WAFCON semifinals and qualify for FIFA World Cup

The two North African nations become the first teams from the continent to qualify for next year's World Cup in Brazil.

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YahooMostly Factual16d ago

Morocco earns Women's World Cup berth with 2-1 WAFCON quarterfinal victory over South Africa

Sakina Ouzraoui and Hanane Aït El Haj both scored and Morocco earned a spot in next summer's Women's World Cup with a 2-1 victory over South Africa in the quarterfinals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. Morocco will face the winner of Sunday's quarterfinal between Nigeria and Cameroon in a semifinal match on Wednesday. Thembi Kgatlana scored the lone goal for South Africa in the 67th minute.

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rfi-englishMostly Factual15d ago

Morocco, Algeria reach WAFCON semi-finals and World Cup

A triumphant night for north Africa ended on Saturday with hosts Morocco and Algeria reaching the Women's Africa of Nations (WAFCON) semi-finals and the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.

By RFI

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Premium TimesMostly Factual15d ago

WAFCON 2026: Algeria, Morocco make history, achieve World Cup dreams with semi-final qualification

While Algeria produced a stunning comeback against Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco held off former champions South Africa to keep their title ambitions alive on home soil. The post WAFCON 2026: Algeria, Morocco make history, achieve World Cup dreams with semi-final qualification appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Gbemidepo Popoola

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punch-ngMostly Factual16d ago

Falcons battle Lionesses for semis, World Cup ticket

The Super Falcons of Nigeria face the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in a crucial WAFCON quarter-final for a spot in the semi-finals and the 2027 FIFA W Read More: https://punchng.com/falcons-battle-lionesses-for-semis-world-cup-ticket/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed15d ago

2 African countries qualify for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Algeria and Morocco have become the first African nations to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil after both secured victories in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals. The post 2 African countries qualify for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

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