Morocco and Algeria both advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON, the continent's top women's football tournament) on Saturday, simultaneously securing spots at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. Hosts Morocco defeated former champions South Africa 2–1, with goals from Sakina Ouzraoui and a penalty converted by Hanane Aït El Haj before Thembi Kgatlana pulled one back for Banyana Banyana. Algeria made history by reaching their first-ever WAFCON semi-final, coming from behind to beat Côte d'Ivoire 2–1 after second-half goals from Ines Khiri and Amira Ould Braham overturned an early deficit, aided by a Côte d'Ivoire red card and a missed penalty.