Adem Maliqi

Ghana's Black Queens and Mali are set for a winner-takes-all Group D encounter at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with a coveted quarter-final spot on the line.

Ghana's Black Queens face Mali today in a pivotal Group D encounter at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with the winner securing a place in the quarter-finals and keeping their FIFA Women's World Cup aspirations alive.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria delivered a commanding 6-2 victory over Egypt in their final Group C match of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026, ensuring their progression to the quarter-finals.

Lebo Ramalepe has embraced a new, more advanced role as a winger for Banyana Banyana at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, proving instrumental in their quarter-final qualification.

UEFA has confirmed the continued exclusion of Russian national teams and clubs from its competitions for the 2026/27 season, extending sanctions initially imposed in February 2022.