Tanzania drawn in Group B for 2026 WAFCON

Agape GodrichJanuary 17, 2026
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RABAT: TANZANIA’S national women’s football team, Twiga Stars, have learned their group for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), following the official draw held in Morocco.

Twiga Stars have been placed in Group B, where they will face tough opposition, including reigning champions South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso.

The group’s matches will be played in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, at the Al Madina Stadium, with the tournament scheduled to take place from 17 March to 3 April 2026.

The draw has set up a challenging path for the Twiga Stars, with South Africa among the tournament favourites, and Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso both having shown strong performances in recent continental competitions.

Hosts Morocco headline Group A that also includes Algeria, Senegal, and Kenya.

Matches in this group will be held at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.

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Defending champions Nigeria are drawn into Group C, which will be played in Casablanca at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium.

The 10-time African champions will face Zambia, Egypt, and debutants Malawi in what is widely considered one of the most difficult groups.

Group D, based in Fes, features Ghana, Cameroon, Mali and debutants Cape Verde.

The top two teams from each group will progress to the quarter-finals, with the four semi-finalists securing automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

Teams eliminated at the quarter-final stage will still have a chance to qualify, as they will compete in play-off matches to determine the two African teams for the interconfederation play-offs.

Nigeria, who are the defending champions, won the last edition of WAFCON in 2024, defeating hosts Morocco 3-2 in a dramatic final

Agape GodrichJanuary 17, 2026
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52 Comments

  1. Exciting draw for the Twiga Stars! Group B is tough with South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, and Burkina Faso, but it’s a great challenge. Looking forward to seeing how Tanzania performs. For more details on the teams and tournament, check out subnautica2wiki.

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  47. Tough draw for the Twiga Stars, but that’s what makes WAFCON exciting. Facing South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso in Group B will test Tanzania’s character, and matches at Al Madina Stadium should be thrilling to watch. The road to the 2027 World Cup adds even more stakes. For anyone who wants to create their own football hype content, fan chants or match-day videos, an AI Vocal Remover can help isolate vocals and instrumentals cleanly. Looking forward to March 2026!

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  48. Tough draw for the Twiga Stars, but that’s what makes WAFCON so compelling. Group B with South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso is a real test, though Tanzania has shown they can raise their game on the big stage. The semifinal route to Brazil 2027 adds extra stakes. For anyone following the tournament and wanting to create their own matchday anthems or football-inspired tracks, CraftMusic AI is worth checking out. Looking forward to March in Rabat.

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  49. A tough but exciting draw for the Twiga Stars. Group B with South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, and Burkina Faso will really test Tanzania’s character, and the Al Madina Stadium setting in Rabat should make for some memorable matches. The expanded format with four semi-finalists earning automatic World Cup qualification adds even more stakes. It’s a great time for African women’s football, and I’m curious to see how the debutants like Malawi and Cape Verde handle the pressure. For anyone who wants to capture that tournament energy in their own creative projects, an ai song generator can be a fun way to make custom anthems or fan chants. Looking forward to March 2026.

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  50. A tough but exciting draw for the Twiga Stars! Group B with South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, and Burkina Faso will really test Tanzania’s character, and matches at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat should be thrilling to watch. The expanded format giving four semi-finalists automatic World Cup qualification adds even more stakes. For fans wanting to get kids excited about the tournament, creative activities like a Bubble Letter Coloring Page Generator can be a fun way to engage young supporters with team names and country colors. Wishing Twiga Stars the best of luck in March!

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  51. Wow, can we just give a standing ovation to Tanzania’s Twiga Stars? Group B is gonna be a whole vibe with those heavyweights like South Africa and Côte d’Ivoire! 🥴 The drama level is about to hit peak levels in Rabat for WAFCON 2026, and I’m already prepping my popcorn. Also, if you need something to keep the energy up while you’re watching, check this out! MP3 Tag Editor 😂

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  52. Wow, it’s exciting to see the Twiga Stars stepping into such a competitive group! Facing off against powerhouses like South Africa and Côte d’Ivoire is no small feat. But hey, sometimes those challenges make the victories even sweeter, right? I can’t wait to see how they rise to the occasion. Speaking of rising up, I found a cool tool that might help in tracking various performances, and you can check it out here: BPM Detector. Have you ever rooted for an underdog team? How did that feel for you?

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