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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>The race to the 2026 Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finals intensifies today, October 24, as the first-leg matches of the second qualifying round wrap up across the continent.<\/p>\n

Several high-profile fixtures are set to light up African football, with teams battling for crucial advantages ahead of the return legs.<\/p>\n

The spotlight fixture will take place in Cotonou, where Benin\u2019s Cheetahs Ladies host the Super Falcons of Nigeria in what promises to be a thrilling West African showdown.<\/p>\n

Nigeria, the record nine-time African champions, will be aiming to assert their dominance early, while Benin will rely on home support to spring a surprise and keep their qualification hopes alive.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Senegal face Ivory Coast in Dakar in another keenly contested West African duel.<\/p>\n

Both sides are desperate to reach the finals in Morocco, with the Lionesses of Teranga hoping to build on their growing reputation in women\u2019s football.<\/p>\n

In Lome\u0301, the Sparrowhawks Ladies of Togo lock horns with Burkina Faso, while Mali and Cape Verde clash in Bamako in what is expected to be a physically demanding encounter.<\/p>\n

East Africa will also be represented as Kenya\u2019s Harambee Starlets host The Gambia in Nairobi.<\/p>\n

The second round represents a decisive stage in the qualification series, as winners over two legs will book their tickets to the 2026 WAFCON finals in Morocco.<\/p>\n

Full Fixtures for October 24<\/b><\/p>\n

2:00 p.m. \u2013 Benin vs. Nigeria<\/p>\n

3:00 p.m. \u2013 Kenya vs. Gambia<\/p>\n

4:00 p.m. \u2013 Burkina Faso vs. Togo<\/p>\n

4:00 p.m. \u2013 Cape Verde vs. Mali<\/p>\n

5:00 p.m. \u2013 Senegal vs. Ivory Coast<\/p>\n

With pride, qualification, and continental glory at stake, today\u2019s matches promise to deliver drama, excitement, and memorable moments in the road to Morocco 2026.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Lesotho<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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