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The best performance of the 16 nations competing in the Women's AFCON 2026

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Morocco will once again be the capital of African football as it hosts the 14th edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2026).

This tournament will feature 16 nations, divided into four groups.

Morocco – 5 – Silver medal, runners-up (2022, 2024)

Zambia – 5 – Bronze medal, 3rd place (2022)

Tanzania – 3 – Group stage (2010, 2024)

Malawi – 1 – First appearance

Algeria – 7 – Quarter-finalist (2024)

Nigeria – 14 – Gold medal, champions (1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2024)

Ghana – 12 – Silver medal, runners-up (1998, 2002, 2006); Bronze medal, 3rd place

Burkina Faso – 2 – Group stage (2022)

Kenya – 2 – Group stage (2016)

South Africa – 14 – Gold medal, champions (2022); 4th place

Cape Verde – 1 – First appearance

Senegal – 4 – Quarter-finalist (2022, 2024)

Cameroon – 13 – Silver medal, runners-up (2004, 2014, 2016)

Ivory Coast – 3 – Bronze medal, 3rd place (2014)

Mali – 9 – 4th place (2018)

Egypt – 3 – Group stage (1998, 2016)