WAFCON eliminated teams include Senegal, Cape Verde, Kenya, Tanzania and Burkina Faso after early group-stage results at the 2026 tournament

Five nations have been knocked out of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a difficult group-stage campaign, with Senegal, Cape Verde, Kenya, Tanzania and Burkina Faso ending their hopes of progressing further in the competition.

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The teams were confirmed among the first WAFCON eliminated teams following the conclusion of early group matches played on Monday and Tuesday, as several sides struggled to secure enough points to remain in contention for the knockout rounds.

Senegal, Cape Verde, Kenya, Tanzania and Burkina Faso entered the tournament with hopes of making a strong impact but were unable to collect the results needed to advance from their respective groups.

The exits come as the competition moves into a decisive phase, with more teams expected to discover their fate as the remaining group fixtures are completed.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons are among the teams still fighting for a place in the next round. The defending champions are scheduled to face Egypt on Wednesday, while Malawi will take on Zambia in another crucial Group C encounter.

The outcome of those matches could have a major impact on the final standings, with teams battling for qualification spots and hoping to avoid joining the growing list of eliminated nations.

The 2026 WAFCON has produced several competitive fixtures, with African women’s football continuing to attract increased attention due to improved performances, stronger squads and rising investment in the women’s game.

Further eliminations are expected as the tournament progresses, with Mali set to face Ghana and Cameroon scheduled to meet Cape Verde on Thursday in additional group-stage clashes.

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For the remaining teams, the focus now shifts to securing crucial points and keeping their championship ambitions alive as the road to the WAFCON knockout stage becomes increasingly challenging.