The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco on Sunday, with global broadcasters confirmed as 16 teams battle to dethrone reigning champions Nigeria and chase qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
The expanded broadcast plan, coordinated by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), is designed to allow supporters across Africa and beyond to follow every match live throughout the tournament.
CAF has announced that, on the continent, Canal+ will show the competition in several African countries, forming the backbone of coverage in francophone territories. In host nation Morocco, games will be broadcast on SNRT, while RTI will carry the matches in Cote d’Ivoire.
Fans in Nigeria will be able to follow the action on Afrosport, with SABC Sport securing rights in South Africa. In East Africa, KBC will show the tournament in Kenya, with Azam TV broadcasting in Tanzania. ZNBC will screen games in Zambia, RTB will cover the competition in Burkina Faso and RTCV will do the same in Cape Verde.
International coverage confirmed
Outside Africa, beIN Sports will broadcast the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in France, across the MENA region, as well as in Asia-Pacific and Oceania, ensuring extensive reach in key international markets.
Viewers in the United Kingdom will be able to watch the tournament on Channel 4, while Ziggo has secured rights in the Netherlands. In German-speaking countries, the matches will be available on DAZN, with Italian coverage provided by Sportitalia. In Ghana, Max will be the tournament broadcaster.
Radio audiences around the world will also be able to follow the competition, with commentary provided globally by BBC Radio.
Nigeria defending title in Morocco
On the pitch, Nigeria arrive at the finals as defending champions after winning the last edition by beating hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final. Ghana claimed third place last time out, overcoming South Africa in the play-off for the bronze medal.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria, the Lionnes de l’Atlas of Morocco, Ghana’s Black Queens and South Africa’s Banyana Banyana are once again regarded as leading contenders both for a place in the semi-finals and for the continental crown.
Alongside the trophy itself, the stakes are raised by qualification for the next global showpiece. The four semi-finalists at this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will secure Africa’s spots at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, making every broadcast match potentially decisive for both continental glory and a place on the world stage.
