The excitement surrounding the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) may be coming to an end, but there is still plenty for fans of women’s sport to look forward to.

Two major international tournaments will take place in September, bringing together some of the best female athletes and young footballers from around the world.

For African fans, these competitions will provide another opportunity to support women representing the continent and discover the next generation of sporting stars.

1. FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup — September 4–13, 2026

The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 will take place from September 4 to 13 in Berlin, Germany.

The tournament will bring together the best women’s basketball teams from across the world.

Africa will once again have representation on the global stage, with Nigeria’s D’Tigress among the teams attracting attention.

Nigeria has become one of the strongest forces in women’s basketball in Africa. The team has enjoyed considerable success on the continent and will be looking to compete strongly against the world’s best teams.

The tournament will also provide an opportunity to discover African players who are making their mark internationally.

Stories to Watch

For African sports fans, some of the stories worth following will include:

African players competing against the world’s best.
The performance of Nigeria’s D’Tigress.
African women making their mark in international basketball.
Young basketball players emerging as future stars.
The challenges female basketball players face in building professional careers.
The growing popularity and development of women’s basketball across Africa.

The Women’s Basketball World Cup is therefore more than just a tournament. It is another platform for African women to demonstrate their talent on the international stage.

2. FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup — September 5–27, 2026

Just one day after the Women’s Basketball World Cup begins, the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup will get underway.

The tournament will take place from September 5 to 27, 2026.

Unlike WAFCON, which focuses on senior national teams, the U-20 Women’s World Cup provides an opportunity to watch some of the youngest emerging talents in women’s football.

For African football fans, this tournament could be particularly interesting because some of the players who appear on the world stage in September could become the senior national-team stars of tomorrow.

Why the U-20 World Cup Matters

Many of the biggest names in women’s football began attracting international attention at youth level.

The tournament gives young players an opportunity to:

Compete against some of the best young footballers in the world.
Gain valuable international experience.
Attract attention from professional clubs and scouts.
Develop their confidence and leadership skills.
Represent their countries on a major global stage.
Establish themselves as future senior national-team players.

For African football, it is also an opportunity to identify the next generation of players who could eventually become stars at the senior Women’s World Cup and WAFCON.

A New Generation of African Women to Watch

The end of WAFCON should not mean the end of conversations about African women in sport.

There are thousands of women across the continent competing in football, basketball, athletics, swimming, volleyball, rugby and many other sports.

Major international competitions give the media an opportunity to tell their stories.

At Just4WomenAfrica, our coverage can go beyond simply reporting scores.

We can ask:

Who are these athletes?
Where did they start their sporting journeys?
What challenges did they overcome?
Who supported them along the way?
What does representing Africa mean to them?
What can young girls learn from their journeys?
What opportunities exist for women who want to pursue professional sport?

These are stories that can inspire the next generation.

Mark Your Calendar

FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup

Date: September 4–13, 2026
Location: Berlin, Germany
Sport: Women’s basketball

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

Date: September 5–27, 2026
Sport: Women’s football
Age category: Under-20

With WAFCON drawing attention to the strength of African women’s football, these two tournaments provide an opportunity to keep that momentum going.

The spotlight on African women in sport does not have to end when WAFCON ends. There are more athletes to discover, more stories to tell and more achievements to celebrate.