WAFCON 2026 Malawi finalize their squad list



Head Coach Lovemore Fazali announced the Malawi squad for the upcoming WAFCON 2026.

Obviously lead by the star sister duo of Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga they are joined by the league leading scorer in the Malawi Women’s National League, Deborah Henry and veteran Sabinah Thom. 

The youth talent of Rose Kabzere of Montpellier will provide a key figure in the midfield alongside Faith Chinzimu of BK Häcken.

Chimwemwe Madise of TP Mazembe is among the defence that needs to keep a solid unit in a very difficult group alongside Nigeria, Zambia and Egypt.

Malawi will open their campaign on July 28 against Nigeria.

The top 2 in each group advance to the Quarter Finals.


Kenya talent Valerie Nekesa joins CD Tenerife



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Madira Soccer Assassins announced the departure of Harambee Starlet talent Valerie Nekesa to join CD Tenerife in Liga F.

Valerie came to prominence with outstanding performances in the Kenya youth teams. A strong forward with powerful running and a eye for goal, CD Tenerife invest in a exciting talent one of many in Kenya’s system.


Starlet Tiwa Lys fires brace in expected Lekie finale with concrete offers from abroad. Tiwa’s stunning stats.




Cameroun’s Guiness Super League outstanding talent since making her debut in February 2024, Tiwa Lys Fraiche is expected to have played her final game with concrete offers from abroad.

Tiwa lead Lekie FF to a dramatic title in the 2024-25 and continued excellence as they finished runners up in the 2025-26 season.

Lekie rounded off their campaign with a 3-1 win over Ita Mbong with Tiwa striking a brace to move on to a league leading 19 goals.


Kung Fu Women’s Soccer opens tomorrow




Stephan Chow’s Kung Fu Women’s Soccer opens tomorrow.

On June 22nd, Stephen Chow’s 64th birthday, the official account for the film “Kung Fu Women Soccer” was launched, and a video was shared, revealing that the film will be released in July. According to reports, the film stars Zhang Xiaofei, Zhang Yixing, and Dilraba Dilmurat, with a surprise appearance by former Chinese women’s national football team goalkeeper Zhao Lina. “Kung Fu Women Soccer” continues the iconic “kung fu soccer” style of “Shaolin Soccer,” telling the passionate story of the Chinese women’s soccer team competing in the AFC Women’s Champions League.

A hope among many is Stephen Chow’s movie and the presence of top stars like Dilraba Dilmurat will inspire more people to support women’s football


Egypt champions FC Masar welcome Chris Ba



FC Masar continue to rebuild ahead of the new season welcoming Aissatou Chris Ba the Senegal International.

Aissatou moves on from Sénégalaise D1 Feminine champions Aigles de la Médina having another impressive season.

UNAF Women’s Champions League Qualifying is scheduled for Tunisia August 31 to September 9, where FC Masar aim to progress to the CAF Women’s Champions League finals in November.


Tanzania 🇹🇿 WPL Goal Queens depart for pastures new


With 20 goals in each of the past two seasons for Yanga Princess, Jeanine Mukandayisenga earns a move to the Chinese Women’s Super League to join 5th place Wuhan. Wuhan have two games remaining of the opening phase before they will compete in the championship phase commencing in October. Her abilities include good intelligent movement and will give Wuhan something they don’t possess at the time being, relying on distance efforts alot during games they have found difficult in opening up the opposition to create clear chances.


As stated before Jentrix Shikangwa joins FC Masar, she will wear the number 10 jersey for the Egyptian Club who will embark on another CAF Women’s Champions League qualifying process next month.


WAFCON 2026 Banyana Banyana preliminary list announced, Kgatlana set to return to the WAFCON.


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South Africa announce their preliminary squad for the upcoming WAFCON 2026 with no less than 12 Mamelodi Sundown players announced.

Mamelodi Sundowns have numerous inform players as they have opened the new style Hollywoodbets Super League in style with 19:0 GD in 4 games of which Noxolo Cesane leads the scoring chart.

The final list will be very interesting as Mamelodi Sundowns are scheduled to take part in the CAF Women’s Champions League qualifying Cosafa tournament commencing August 6th.

Also welcomed back is legend Thembi Kgatlana who missed the delayed 2024 tournament last year for personal reasons.

South Africa are placed in group b alongside Tanzania, Côte D’ivoire and Burkina Faso. They will face Tanzania July 27, Côte D’ivoire Aug 1 and Burkina Faso Aug 4.



Senegal Preperation list as they travel to Egypt for two matches on July 8th and July 11th


FC Masar officially announce Hasnath Ubamba departure to Madrid CFF


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Tanzanian Hasnath Ubamba time at FC Masar comes to a end as she departs for Madrid CFF in Spain’s Liga F.

The midfield general of FC Masar a huge role in the clubs domestic success and excellent CAF Women’s Champions League displays.

Hasnath leaves with 30 goals and 19 assist in 62 appearances. A dangerous attacking midfielder at 19 years old the youthful Tanzanian looks to add vital experience to her profile and learning curve.

Hasnath displayed excellent performances in the CAF Women’s Champions League for FC Masar that put her in the spotlight and a Tanzania International and listed in the provisional squad of the Tanzania WAFCON 2026 squad.


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WAFCON 2026 Ghana announce provisional squad



Ghana – Black Queens Provisional Squad for WAFCON 2026
Coach: Kim Lars Björkegren | Tournament: 25 July – 16 August 2026 in Morocco c63b

GFA named a 25-player provisional squad c9f2

Goalkeepers

  • Cynthia Konlan Fiindib – FC Samartex Ladies
  • Osman Huzeima – Jonina Ladies 0f2c

Defenders

  • Portia Boakye – TP Mazembe, Captain
  • Princess Marfo – PSV Eindhoven
  • Grace Asantewaa – FC Juarez
  • Jennifer Cudjoe – Brooklyn FC
  • Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah – Nottingham Forest
  • Susan Ama Duah – Racing Power
  • Abena Anoma Opoku – East Bengal FC
  • Linda Owusu – FC Toronto
  • Wasiima Mohammed – FC Zurich
  • Comfort Yeboah – Dux Logrono 0f2c

Midfielders

  • Evelyn Badu – Montreal Roses
  • Stella Nyamekye – FC Brann
  • Ernestina Abambila – ETD Gyori
  • Josephine Bonsu – Carl Zeiss Jena
  • Sharon Sampson – Pitea IF
  • Alex Tay – Stanford University
  • Louisa Aniwaa – Valaderes
  • Afia Amenyeku – FK Apolonia
  • Anastasia Achiaa – ETD Gyori 0f2c

Forwards

  • Alice Kusi – Al Ahli
  • Princella Adubea – Yoksekova
  • Doris Boaduwaa – Hapoel Katamon
  • Abigail Kim – Trabzonspor
  • Ajegipina Zakaria – Ampem Darkoa Ladies

  • 3 home-based players: Cynthia Fiindib, Osman Huzeima, and league top scorer Ajegipina Zakaria
  • Group D: Ghana will face Cape Verde on 29 July, Cameroon on 2 Aug, and Mali on 6 Aug – all at Moulay Rachid Stadium, Casablanca
  • Squad blends experienced players like Boakye, Cudjoe, Badu with emerging talents like Nyamekye

WAFCON 2026 Algeria announce their squad



Farid Benstiti as announced the Algerian squad for the upcoming WAFCON 2026.

Algeria will prepare for the WAFCON with preparation games against Zambia the proposed dates July 19 and July 22.

Algerla are placed in Group A alongside host Morocco, Kenya and Senegal.

July 26th Algeria v Senegal

July 30th Algeria v Morocco

August 3rd Algeria v Kenya


Algeria were eliminated from the WAFCON 2024 which was delayed to July 2025 in the Quarter Final when they lost out to Ghana in a penalty shootout.