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Holders Nigeria drawn in group with Egypt at Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
- On Jan 15 in Rabat, Nigeria were drawn with Egypt, Zambia and newcomers Malawi for the defence of their title in Group C.
- The 2026 finals in Morocco will run from March 17-April 3, eight months after the last finals were postponed by a year for logistical reasons.
- The draw sets up a rematch with Zambia after Nigeria thrashed them 5-0 in 2024, with all Group C matches at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca.
- Nigeria enter as record holders with 10 African women's titles and aim for another, while the expanded field of 16 countries includes South Africa as the only other past continental winner next month.
- Next month’s edition serves as qualifying for next year’s Women's World Cup, with the top four finishers taking Africa's slots in Brazil, and experienced entrants like Egypt will meet Nigeria in Group C.
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Morocco is hosting yet another Women’s Africa Cup. Here are the groups
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco will host another Women’s Africa Cup of Nations less than a year after it hosted the last edition and just two months after it hosted the ongoing men’s tournament.
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