Zambian footballer, forward for Shanghai Shengli and the national team
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is underway in Morocco with 16 teams, 34 matches, and a new qualification tie to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Morocco hosts; Nigeria defends the title as several debutants join the field. Kick-off times start at 17:00 GMT across venues, with the final on Aug. 16.
AP News reports a flurry of National Women’s Soccer League results: Gotham FC extends lead after Kerr’s landmark goal; Debinha tops career scoring list; multiple late winners and stoppage-time drama shape the weekend standings.