Ghana’s senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, will be based in the historic city of Fes for the group stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following Thursday’s final draw conducted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The Black Queens have been placed in D, where they will compete against Cameroon, Mali, and Cape Verde.
All Group D matches will be staged in Fes, providing Ghana with a single host city throughout the opening phase of the tournament, a factor that could prove beneficial in terms of logistics, recovery, and match preparation.
Fes, one of Morocco’s oldest cities, is expected to offer a vibrant atmosphere during the competition, with fans anticipated to travel from across the country to support the participating teams.
The venue assigned to Group D will host some of the tournament’s most intriguing fixtures, as Ghana prepare to test themselves against experienced continental opponents.
The 2026 WAFCON marks a historic milestone, with 16 teams competing for the first time in the tournament’s history.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals, followed by the semi-finals and final, while also battling for qualification spots for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027.
With their base confirmed in Fes, the Black Queens will now shift focus to fine-tuning preparations, aiming to navigate a demanding group and make a strong statement on Africa’s biggest women’s football stage.
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