Here is the squad list of all participating countries at the highly anticipated 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nation (WAFCON).
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) promises to showcase the very best of African women's football, with 16 nations naming talented squads for the continental showpiece in Morocco. From defending champions Nigeria and former winners South Africa to debutants Cape Verde and Malawi, each team has assembled a blend of experienced internationals and exciting young prospects as they battle for continental glory.
Below is the complete squad list for every country competing at WAFCON 2026, featuring all the players selected by their respective head coaches for Africa's biggest women's football tournament.
Morocco WAFCON 2026 Squad
Goalkeepers: Khadija Er-Rmichi, Inès Arouaissa, Fatima Zahra El Jebraoui.
Defenders: Hanane Aït El Haj, Zineb Redouani, Aziza Rabbah, Siham Boukhami, Rania Boutiebi, Nouhaila Benzina, Maryame Atiq, Nesryne El Chad.
Midfielders: Soumia Hady, Ghizlane Chebbak (Captain), Najat Badri, Hajar Saïd, Yasmin Mrabet, Élodie Nakkach.
Forwards: Kenza Chapelle, Imane Saoud, Kautar Azraf, Jade Nassi, Fatima Tagnaout, Sakina Ouzraoui, Chaymaa Mourtaji, Ibtissam Jraïdi, Sanaâ Mssoudy.
Algeria WAFCON 2026 Squad
Goalkeepers: Chloé N'Gazi, Amira Benaïssa, Amina Haleyi.
Defenders: Léa Abadou, Ouassila Alouache, Mélinne D'Oria, Sofia Guellati (Captain), Inès Belloumou, Morgane Belkhiter, Roselène Khezami, Lana Smits.
Midfielders: Mélissa Bethi, Wissem Bouzid, Marine Dafeur, Aïcha Hamidèche, Amira Ould Braham, Sofia Bekhaled.
Forwards: Lina Boussaha, Lynda Bendris, Morgane Ikene, Inès Khiri, Nouhed Naïli, Khouloud Ournani, Laura Taleb Muller, Ikram Adjabi, Inès Boutaleb.
Senegal WAFCON 2026 Squad
Goalkeepers: Adji Ndiaye, Khady Faye, Tenning Sène.
Defenders: Marème Babou, Wolimata Ndiaye, Adama Sané, Meta Kandé, Aïssatou Fall, Anta Dembélé, Mbayang Sow, Mbène Diop.
Midfielders: Safietou Sagna, Ndeye Awa Diakhaté, Fatoumata Dramé, Korka Fall (Captain), Bineta Korkel Seck, Sadigatou Diallo, Sokhna Nogaye Pène, Mariama Faty, Dieynaba Ndaw.
Forwards: Nguenar Ndiaye, Seynabou Mbengue, Mama Diop, Khadija Badio, Ndeye Awa Casset, Pascaline Fofana Bassène.
Kenya's WAFCON 2026 Squad
Goalkeepers: Annedy Kundu, Lilian Awuor, Vivian Shiyonzo.
Defenders: Elizabeth Ochaka, Vivian Nasaka, Leah Andiema, Mary Nthambi, Norah Ann, Euphrasier Shilwatso, Enez Mango, Ruth Ingosi.
Midfielders: Mwanalima Adam Jereko (Captain), Martha Amunyolete, Airin Madalina, Mercy Airo, Fasila Adhiambo, Lorna Nyarinda, Tereza Engesha, Shaline Nambengele.
Forwards: Violet Nanjala, Valarie Nekesa, Shirleen Opisa, Eglay Mukhwana, Marion Serenge.
South Africa WAFCON 2026 Squad
Goalkeepers: Kaylin Swart, Andile Dlamini, Kebotseng Moletsane.
Defenders: Lebohang Ramalepe, Lonathemba Mhlongo, Karabo Dhlamini, Asanda Hadebe, Bambanani Mbane, Antonia Maponya, Khutso Pila, Fikile Magama.
Midfielders: Bongeka Gamede, Noxolo Cesane, Gabriela Salgado, Linda Motlhalo, Nonhlanhla Mthandi, Refiloe Jane (Captain), Sibulele Holweni, Isabella Ludwig, Robyn Moodaly, Amogelang Motau.
Forwards: Hildah Magaia, Thembi Kgatlana, Ronnel Donnelly, Nthabiseng Majiya, Zoe October.
Côte d'Ivoire WAFCON 2026 Squad
Goalkeepers: Aramatou Diakité, Océane Lamfir, Leslie Amani.
Defenders: Aïcha Fofana, Matoba Cissé, Yabré Bimanta, Ada Daple, Mariam Diakité, Anastasie Gbéhi, Mariam Diawara, Aboa Yapo.
Midfielders: Amani Kakounan, Erika Gnounoué, Essi Dagba, Ruth Sery, Sylviane Kokora, Rosemonde Kouassi, Rebecca Elloh, Frédérique Abrogoua, Melissa Behinan, Ange N'Guessan, Salimata Ballo, Yeti Doudou Touré.
Forwards: Ami Diallo, Priscille Kreto, Inès Konan, Anne Huviezo, N'sira Safi Ouédraogo.
Burkina Faso WAFCON 2026 Squad
Goalkeepers: Faoziatou Ouédraogo, Aminata Korogo, Nina Dabilgou.
Defenders: Charlotte Millogo, Safiatou Sam, Assanatou Nako, Eden Ouédraogo-Soulier, Stéphanie Sow, Stéphanie Zida, Madinatou Rouamba, Madina Traoré, Lehna Taoko.
Midfielders: Alimata Bélem, Judicaël Ouoba, Adèle Kabré, Félicité Kafando, Élodie Goungounga, Gloria Zongo, Rabiatou Koudougou, Deborah Guira.
Forwards: Adama Congo, Alima Kouda, Juliette Nana, Rasmata Sawadogo, Mouniratou Compaoré, Balkissa Sawadogo, Diamilatou Zongo, Faridatou Tarnagda.
Tanzania WAFCON 2026 Squad
Goalkeepers: Najiat Abbas, Nusrat Jafar, Janeth Shija.
Defenders: Julitha Singano, Ester Maseke, Violeth Nicholaus, Anastazia Katunzi, Ester Mabanza, Diana Mnally, Noela Luhala.
Midfielders: Donisia Minja, Stumai Abdallah, Fatuma Issa, Marry Siyame, Diana Msewa, Alia Fikiri, Elizabeth Chenge, Hasnath Ubamba, Winfrida Charles.
Forwards: Enekia Lunyamila, Opa Clement (Captain), Aisha Mnunka, Veronica Mapunda, Asha Rashid, Bahati Steven.
Nigeria
Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie, Comfort Erhabor, Fatima Oloko.
Defenders: Osinachi Ohale, Oluwatosin Demehin, Michelle Alozie, Rofiat Imuran, Shukurat Oladipo, Glory Ogbonna.
Midfielders: Deborah Abiodun, Sikiratu Isah, Christy Ucheibe, Halimatu Ayinde, Rasheedat Ajibade (Captain), Jennifer Echegini, Antionette Payne.
Forwards: Folashade Ijamilusi, Esther Okoronkwo, Joy Omewa, Asisat Oshoala, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Omorinsola Babajide, Francisca Ordega, Gift Monday, Uchenna Kanu.
Malawi
Goalkeepers: Mercy Sikelo, Esther Maulidi, Yamikani Kawonga.
Defenders: Ireen Khumalo, Rose Alufandika, Olivia Phikani, Tionge Phiri, Benadetta Mkandawire, Chimwemwe Madise, Maggie Chavula.
Midfielders: Rose Kadzere, Sarah Mulimbika, Madyina Nguluwe, Letticia Chinyamula, Faith Chimzimu, Chikondi Gondwe.
Forwards: Vanessa Chikupila, Vitumbiko Mkandawire, Deborah Henry, Asimenye Simwaka, Sabinah Thom, Tabitha Chawinga, Temwa Chawinga.
Ghana
Goalkeepers: Cynthia Konlan, Afi Amenyeku, Huzeima Osman.
Defenders: Comfort Yeboah, Bénédicte Simon, Anasthesia Achiaa, Josephine Bonsu, Ernestina Abambila, Portia Boakye, Alex Tay, Susan Ama Duah, Louisa Aniwaa, Opoku Abena Anoma.
Midfielders: Jennifer Cudjoe, Grace Asantewaa, Wasiima Mohammed, Linda Owusu Ansah, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, Evelyn Badu.
Forwards: Princella Adubea, Princess Marfo, Stella Nyamekye, Alice Kusi, Doris Boaduwaa, Sharon Sampson, Abigail Kim, Ajegipina Zakaria.
Cameroon
Goalkeepers: Michaely Bihina, Ange Bawou, Cathy Biya.
Defenders: Colette Ndzana, Berthe Abega, Maeva Nyadjou, Claudia Dabda, Ivana Yakana, Ladifatou Ngambe, Lewyo Mogai, Ousmanou Doudou, Easther Mayi Kith.
Midfielders: Charlène Meyong, Achta Toko Njoya, Ornella Beulou, Raïssa Mbappé, Fadimatou Kome, Monique Ngock, Geneviève Ngo Mbeleck.
Forwards: Naomi Eto, Marie Ngah Manga, Nina Ngueleu, Rose Bella, Grâce Mendoua, Gabrielle Aboudi Onguéné (Captain), Michaela Abam.
Mali
Goalkeepers: Fatoumata Karentao (Captain), Aïssatou Liberge, Goundo Samaké.
Defenders: Kani Konté, Orokia Sissoko, Fatou Dembele, Teninsoun Sissoko, Mariam Marega, Coulouba Sogoré, Aliya Diagne, Oumou Sidibé.
Midfielders: Kadiatou Diarra, Yakaré Niakaté, Marine Coudon, Coumba Dembele, Fatoumata Diarra, Saratou Traoré, Hawa N'Diaye, Salimata Diarra.
Forwards: Kadidiatou Diabaté, Aissata Traoré, Fatoumata Niakaté, Aminata Dicko, Jasmin Diop, Oumou Koné, Agueissa Diarra.
Cape Verde
Goalkeepers: Jacinta Rodrigues, Lara Silva, Luana Gomes, Ronise Gomes.
Defenders: Romina Rosário "Ró", Varsénia da Luz (Captain), Leidina Semedo "Leh", Leonilde Rodrigues "Leo", Eleia Vieira "Léia", Jennifer Santos, Daniela Lopes "Dani", Alivia Kelly.
Midfielders: Sylviane Gomes, Alcione Santos, Maísa Cardoso "Grampola", Kleydiana Borges "Diana", Natasha Whanon "Sasha", Larissa Melo, Dara Monteiro, Luana Moniz.
Forwards: Ivânia Moreira "Vá", Sandra Soares-Martins, Luriane Tavares, Irlanda Lopes "Irlas", Yeiza Rodrigues, Eveline Varela "Evy", Adriana Semedo "Dri".
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