Infantino commends Women's Africa Cup

The Africa Women's Cup of Nations 2026, hosted by Morocco and organized by the African Union and Morocco, concluded in Morocco. Cameroon’s national team claimed the title for the first time in its history after defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final match. FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the success of the tournament, congratulating the teams and fans. He commended Morocco’s organization and highlighted the tournament’s role in showcasing the strength of women's football across the continent. The tournament also served as qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with Cameroon and Malawi making history by winning their titles and Malawi achieving a remarkable second-place finish in its first-ever appearance. Additionally, Algeria, Cameroon, Malawi, and Morocco qualified directly for the World Cup. Infantino emphasized the importance of supporting and developing women’s football in Africa, noting the tournament’s success and record-breaking participation and organization.

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