The second round of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 group stage ended on Sunday, 2 August, with Morocco, Cote d’Ivoire, Malawi and Cameroon topping their respective sections and moving into the final round of fixtures in a strong position to reach the quarter-finals.
With one matchday remaining in the first stage, Morocco are the only team to have won both of their matches. They lead Group A with six points, while Algeria are second on three points. Senegal also have three points but sit below Algeria because of their inferior goal difference. Kenya are bottom of the group without a point.
Morocco’s perfect record gives them a clear advantage heading into the decisive final round. Algeria and Senegal remain level on points, while Kenya will be looking to recover from a difficult start after failing to collect anything from their opening two games.
Group B
Cote d’Ivoire remain at the top of Group B after drawing with South Africa. The result leaves them with four points from their first two matches.
Burkina Faso and Tanzania are both on three points and remain within reach of the leaders. South Africa are bottom of the section with one point following the draw, leaving them needing a strong finish to their group campaign.
The standings remain closely contested, with only three points separating Cote d’Ivoire from the bottom-placed South Africa before the final round of fixtures.
Group C
Malawi lead Group C after recording two victories from two matches. Their six-point total puts them in control of the group with one game still to play.
Nigeria and Zambia each have three points and remain in contention for qualification. Egypt are last without a point after their opening two matches.
Malawi’s unbeaten start has placed them in the strongest position in the section, while Nigeria and Zambia will continue their pursuit of a place in the quarter-finals during the final group fixtures.
Group D
Cameroon have moved into first place in Group D after securing a second consecutive win. They have six points and, like Morocco and Malawi, have won both of their matches so far.
Ghana and Mali are level on three points and occupy the positions immediately behind the leaders. Cape Verde remain at the foot of the table without a point.
Cameroon therefore go into the last matchday with a three-point advantage over both Ghana and Mali. One final round of games remains before the group stage is completed and the quarter-final line-up is determined.
