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2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations: Expanded Format and Increased Prize Money Signal Growth
The 14th edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations began on July 26, featuring significant changes announced by CAF President Patrice Motsepe. The tournament has expanded from 12 to 16 teams, the champion's prize increased to $2 million (a 900% rise since 2018), and the overall prize pool grew by 67% to $5.8 million. The four semi-finalists will qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, with two more African teams potentially qualifying via playoffs, expanding the African contingent to six. Despite these advances, the article notes concerns about the tournament's credibility due to successive postponements of previous editions, raising questions about CAF's actual commitment to women's football.
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