While the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations was pushed from April to August, qualified teams haven’t stopped from preparing for the showpiece.
Countries have continued to engage in a mix of regional friendlies and intercontinental fixtures as part of the FIFA Series, aiming to build momentum and test combinations.
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Botswana have already played against Saudi Arabia with Tunisia taking on Benin in a fixture offered the Carthage Eagles an opportunity to explore new attacking options against an opponent known for their defensive discipline.
Morocco faced Tanzania and overcame the East African neighbours 3-0 with South Africa set to meet Algeria later today. Elsewhere, Egypt take on Saudi Arabia in a match that offers both sides a chance to strengthen their credentials on the international stage, while Benin face Comoros.
On 16 April, Tunisia meet Comoros in another test of their readiness against an improving opponent with Algeria and South Africa facing each other again on 17th of this month. Morocco also face Ghana in a high-profile meeting between two of the continent’s most competitive sides on the same day.
The series concludes on 19 April with a second meeting between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, offering further insights into both teams’ progress.
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Beyond African match-ups, the FIFA Series 2026 has expanded the scope of preparations by pitting African teams against global opposition.
Ivory Coast set the tone with an emphatic 8-0 victory over Mauritania on 9 April while the Kenyan Group has already seen the host beat India as they await their final game against Australia on Wednesday 15, April.
Zambia continue their demanding schedule with matches against Brazil on 15 April and South Korea on 18 April, providing valuable experience against top-tier opposition.
Women Friendly matches in April 2026
April 10
• Saudi Arabia 1–1 Botswana
April 12
• Tunisia 1-0 Benin
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April 13
• Senegal 1-0 Burkina Faso
• Morocco 3-0 Tanzania
April 14
• South Africa vs Algeria
• Saudi Arabia vs Egypt
• Benin vs Comoros
April 16
• Tunisia vs Comoros
April 17
• South Africa vs Algeria
• Morocco vs Mali
April 19
• Saudi Arabia vs Egypt
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FIFA Series 2026:
April 9, 2026
• Ivory Coast 8-0 Mauritania
April 11, 2026
• Australia 5-0 Malawi – Nairobi
• Kenya 2-0 India – Nairobi
• Canada 4-0 Zambia
April 12, 2026
• Indonesia 1-7 DR Congo – Thailand
• Mauritania 1-0 Pakistan – Abidjan
• Turks and Caicos 1-15 Ivory Coast – Abidjan
April 15, 2026
• Brazil vs Zambia – Brazil
• India vs Malawi – Kenya (Third-place match – FIFA Series 2026 Kenya)
• Kenya vs Australia – Kenya (Final – FIFA Series 2026 Kenya)
• Thailand vs DR Congo –Thailand (Final – FIFA Series 2026 Thailand),
April 16, 2026
• Ivory Coast vs Pakistan – Abidjan
• Turks and Caicos vs Mauritania – Abidjan
April 18, 2026
• South Korea vs Zambia – Brazil
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