Overview

• CAF confirmed 23-player rosters for all twelve nations ahead of the July 5 kick-off at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium.
• Group A previews shine a light on Morocco’s home advantage under captain Ghizlaine Chebbak and the threat posed by Zambia’s Barbra Banda.
• Analysis of Group B puts Nigeria’s Super Falcons under interim coach Justin Madugu in the spotlight as Tunisia and Algeria chase initial knockout berths.
• Six venues across six cities are on standby, led by Rabat’s 21,000-seat Olympic Stadium for opener and final and Casablanca’s 30,000-seat Larbi Zaouli for high-profile group fixtures.
• The Chawinga sisters are among the notable absentees after their federation’s financial shortfalls prevented Malawi from fielding a team in qualifiers.