The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president, Dr Patrice Motsepe, has confirmed an increase in prize money for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

Motsepe made the revelation during Thursday’s group stage draw in Rabat for the tournament to be held in Morocco from 17 March to 3 April 2026.

Nigeria earned $1m (R16.3 million) when they won the tournament last year, while their male counterparts will earn $10m (R163 million) for winning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) this year.

CAF will reveal the WAFCON prize money in due course.

The four semifinalists will punch their ticket to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, while quarterfinal losers fight for two extra spots via the playoffs.

In the meantime, the teams have found out their group stage opponents, with Nigeria’s Super Falcons in Group C alongside Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi.

FULL GROUP DRAW

Group A: Morocco, Algeria, Senegal, Kenya

Group B: South Africa, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Tanzania

Group C: Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt, Malawi

Group D: Ghana, Cameroon, Mali, and Cape Verde.