Morocco's national women's football team, known as the Atlas Lionesses, will face Nigeria in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The match is scheduled for August 8, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Morocco topped Group A with a perfect record, winning all three group matches against Zambia, Mali, and Senegal. Nigeria finished second in Group B behind South Africa, with a win over Tunisia and draws against South Africa and Tanzania.
The two teams have a competitive history in the WAFCON. Nigeria has won the tournament a record 11 times, while Morocco reached the final in 2022, losing to South Africa. In the 2024 edition, Morocco defeated Nigeria 2-1 in the semifinals on their way to winning their first title.
The winner of this quarterfinal will face either South Africa or Zambia in the semifinals. The final is set for August 15, 2026, at the same venue in Rabat.
