Black Queens Book Quarter-Final Spot at WAFCON 2026
Ghana’s Black Queens have officially secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and will now face Malawi in a crucial knockout encounter.

The quarter-final fixture is scheduled for Sunday, August 9 at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco, with kick-off set for 17:00 GMT.
The Black Queens progressed after an impressive group-stage campaign, keeping alive Ghana’s hopes of lifting the continental title. Their qualification has been widely celebrated by supporters across the country, who will be hoping the team can continue its strong performances.
Malawi, meanwhile, will be aiming to pull off another upset as both nations battle for a coveted place in the semi-finals of Africa’s biggest women’s football tournament.
The winner of the tie will move one step closer to continental glory as the competition enters its decisive stages.
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