Nigeria, Oct. 6 -- The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced an expansion of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), increasing the number of finalists from 12 to 16 teams starting from the 2026 edition.

Next year's tournament in Morocco, which was initially set for 12 nations, has already reached its second and final qualifying round. However, with the expansion now approved, CAF may introduce an additional round of qualifying, with 11 remaining teams expected to compete for the four available slots.

Further details will be announced after CAF's ongoing Executive Committee meeting in Kinshasa.

The WAFCON journey reflects the significant progress the women's game has made. First staged as an eight-team tournament in...