# WAFCON 2026 – Ghana, Nigeria & Cameroon > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ghana-football-scouting-programmes > Updated: 2026-08-04T16:34:41.000Z. Sources: 98. Developments: 10. Ghana’s Black Queens entered WAFCON 2026 with a 25‑player roster led by captain Portia Boakye. A revised schedule shows Ghana opening against Cape Verde on 29 July, then facing Cameroon on 2 August and Mali on 6 July, all matches at Casablanca’s Moulay Rachid Stadium. CAF moved Ghana’s pre‑tournament camp from Fez to Casablanca, a logistical shift the team says will not affect preparations. Nigeria’s Super Falcons arrived in Morocco with a promised reward package of a house and US$100,000. A planned friendly against Ghana on 18 July was cancelled, removing a final warm‑up for the defending champions. The tournament kicked off on 26 July in Rabat and Casablanca, expanded to 16 teams and serving as the qualifier for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Broadcast rights were secured with beIN Sport, Channel 4, DAZN and numerous African free‑to‑air networks. An incident involving the theft of over $1,200 from five Nigerian players’ wallets at a Casablanca hotel was reported. On 2 August Cameroon beat Ghana 1‑0 via a first‑half penalty after a VAR‑reviewed handball, securing six points and the Group D top spot. Ghana’s late equaliser was ruled out for off‑side. The loss left Ghana on three points; Mali’s 3‑2 win over Cape Verde put them level, so Ghana must defeat Mali to stay in contention. Coach Kim Lars Björkegren praised the team’s defensive shape but warned of a lack of clinical finishing, and the squad returned to training with a mix of recovery work and intensified drills ahead of the decisive match against Mali. On 4 August Ghana drew 1‑1 with Mali in the final group game, with Evelyn Badu scoring first and Kadidiatou Diabate equalising. The point and superior goal difference secured Ghana a quarter‑final berth, where they will face Malawi. ## Claims - Ghana Black Queens drew 1-1 with Mali in the group stage of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The draw secured Ghana a place in the quarter‑finals of the tournament. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Evelyn Badu scored the opening goal for Ghana in the match against Mali. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Ghana will face Malawi in the quarter‑finals. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Winning the quarter‑final would qualify Ghana for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Kadidiatou Diabate scored the equaliser for Mali. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Coach Kim Lars Björkegren said he felt no pressure ahead of the match against Mali. (single source) - Deputy captain Jennifer Cudjoe said pressure is a privilege and the team is ready. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-04: Ghana Black Queens earn WAFCON quarter‑final place after draw with Mali Ghana Black Queens drew 1‑1 with Mali in the 2026 WAFCON group stage, clinching a quarter‑final spot and a chance at 2027 World Cup qualification, and will face Malawi next. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/medeama-sc-pledges-full-support-to-coach-ibrahim-tanko-for-caf-champions-league ### 2026-08-02: Cameroon beats Ghana 1‑0 to clinch WAFCON quarter‑final spot Cameroon beat Ghana 1‑0 via a VAR‑awarded penalty, topping Group D and reaching the WAFCON quarter‑finals; Ghana must win their last group game to stay alive. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-and-cameroon-set-for-decisive-wafcon-2026-group-d-match-in-casablanca ### 2026-08-01: Cameroon women's team eyes Ghana clash in 2026 Africa Cup Cameroon’s women’s team beat Mali 2‑1 at the 2026 Africa Cup and, citing solidarity, prepares a 4‑4‑2 lineup for the upcoming group match against Ghana. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cameroon-womens-team-eyes-ghana-clash-in-2026-africa-cup ### 2026-07-22: Morocco Hosts 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Kickoff Morocco opens the expanded 2026 WAFCON on 26 July, serving as a World Cup qualifier. Hosts aim for their first title; defending champions Nigeria seek an 11th crown amid cash reward gifts and a reported $1,200‑ 61 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malawi-womens-team-thrashed-4-0-by-ghana-in-wafcon-2026-friendly ### 2026-07-17: Nigeria Super Falcons' Ghana friendly cancelled ahead of 2026 WAFCON Nigeria's Super Falcons' friendly against Ghana was cancelled before the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco, where they aim for an 11th title; other African teams, including South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania, continue their 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zambia-and-malawi-set-world-cup-sights-at-2026-womens-africa-cup-of-nations ### 2026-07-14: FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2026 in Morocco announces 24-team roster and group draw The 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup will be held in Morocco with 24 teams. Zambia is drawn in Group D with Japan, France and Venezuela. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-2026-in-morocco-announces-24-team-roster-and-group-draw ### 2026-07-11: Ghana's Black Maidens clinch 2026 U-17 Women's World Cup spot after penalty shootout over Senegal Ghana's U‑17 women's team qualified for the 2026 World Cup in Morocco after a 7‑6 penalty shootout win over Senegal, their first appearance since 2018, joining Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia and hosts Morocco. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-u-17-women-secure-world-cup-spot-after-penalty-win-over-senegal ### 2026-07-09: Nigeria and Ghana chase 2026 U‑17 Women’s World Cup spots in decisive African qualifiers Nigeria and Ghana aim to clinch Africa’s 2026 U‑17 Women’s World Cup berths, facing Benin in Togo and Senegal at home respectively. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-and-ghana-chase-2026-u17-womens-world-cup-spots-in-decisive-african-qualifiers ### 2026-07-06: Ghana's Black Maidens aim to clinch U‑17 Women's World Cup spot vs Senegal Ghana’s Black Maidens prepare for a home qualifier against Senegal, seeking a spot at the 2026 U‑17 Women’s World Cup after a 1‑1 first‑leg draw. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-black-queens-announce-provisional-squad-for-2026-womens-africa-cup-of-nations ### 2026-07-04: Ghana Black Queens' WAFCON 2026 Schedule, Camp Shift, and Provisional Squad Announced Ghana's Black Queens have a revised WAFCON 2026 schedule, a camp shift to Casablanca, and a 27‑player provisional squad led by captain Portia Boakye. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-womens-football-teams-relocate-wafcon-camp-to-casablanca-and-draw-u17-world-cup-qualifier --- Cite as: WAFCON 2026 – Ghana, Nigeria & Cameroon. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ghana-football-scouting-programmes