The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has unveiled the Best XI of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, with no Super Falcons player making the selection.Nigeria endured a disappointing campaign at the tournament, bowing out at the quarter-final stage following a 1-0 defeat to eventual champions Cameroon.
It was the first time the 10-time African champions failed to reach the semi-finals of the continental showpiece.
Cameroon dominated the Best XI with four players following their impressive run to the title as Goalkeeper Michaely Bihina, Myrian Myadjou, Monique Ngock and Marie Ngah were all included in the selection while Runners-up Malawi had two representatives, with sisters Tabitha Chawinga and Temwa Chawinga earning places in the team.
Hosts Morocco and Algeria also contributed two players each as Mohaila Benzina and Hanane Ait El Haj were Morocco’s representatives, while Ines Belloumou and Marine Dafeur earned spots for Algeria.
Zambia striker Barbara Banda completed the star-studded line-up and Cameroon’s Valentine Nguele was named Coach of the Tournament.
The Best XI further underlined the Super Falcons’ underwhelming campaign at the tournament.
