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Nigeria vs Cameroon: WAFCON rivalry set to be reignited in Casablanca showdown

The Super Falcons and Indomitable Lionesses are set for a thrilling showdown at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with a place at the next Women’s World Cup on the line.

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Morocco beat South Africa in WAFCON quarter-final to book World Cup place

Morocco have secured their place at the 2027 Women’s World Cup following a 2-1 victory over South Africa in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final in Rabat on Saturday.

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Linda Motlhalo: The South African magican nicknamed 'Ronaldinho' is Morocco's nightmare

Four years after denying the Lionesses of Atlas the continental title, Linda Motlhalo once again crosses paths with Morocco in the quarter-finals of WAFCON. Leading an ambitious South African team, the centurion playmaker is determined to work her magic at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium.

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Senior FIFA figures reaffirm 'full support' for Gianni Infantino in emergency meeting

FIFA said on Wednesday it had apologised to its member associations for mistakes made over its abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights linked to the World Cup, as the governing body's leadership reaffirmed its support for president Gianni Infantino after a crisis meeting ⁠in Morocco.

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Gianni Infantino reportedly offers World Cup final to Morocco in exchange for support

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reportedly offered Morocco the hosting rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup final in exchange for the football federation's support.

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Ludwig, Kgatlana look ahead to South Africa’s crunch Morocco clash at WAFCON

South Africa’s players are looking only forward as they prepare to face hosts Morocco in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals in Rabat on Saturday, a crunch clash for both sides.

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FIFA President Infantino to hold crisis meeting in Morocco as fallout continues

Gianni Infantino will hold a crisis meeting with top FIFA officials in Morocco on Wednesday as he looks to shore up his position in the wake of the collapse of his gambit to sell off ⁠commercial rights to the World Cup.

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Kgatlana the hero as South Africa squeeze into Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals

South Africa squeezed into the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in Casablanca on Tuesday, but they face the daunting prospect of hosts Morocco in the last eight.

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Cape Verde coach Bubista takes club job in Morocco with RS Berkane

Cape Verde coach Bubista, who took ⁠the small island nation to the last 32 in their World ‌Cup debut last month, has been ‌appointed coach at Morocco’s Renaissance ‌Berkane, the club announced on Tuesday.

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Morocco advance at WAFCON despite heated draw against Senegal

Morocco advanced to the WAFCON quarter-finals after a 0-0 draw against Senegal. Jorge Vilda’s players could even have won the match, but Mrabet missed the same penalty twice, with the referee ruling that it had to be retaken. Senegal secured a creditable draw, but it was not enough to qualify for the next round, as Algeria secured the second spot in Group A by beating Kenya 2-0 in the same fixture.

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All-time goalscorer Nguenar Ndiaye looking to inspire Senegal to glory at WAFCON

Once a goalkeeper turned formidable striker, Nguenar Ndiaye has become the all-time top scorer for Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations. As the Lionesses fight for a spot in the quarter-finals against Morocco, let’s look back at the incredible journey of the Bourges player, who has become the spearhead of her national team.