WAFCON returns to Morocco for the 2026 edition, in a fascinating moment for African women’s football.
Established powers are under pressure, new nations are arriving with ambition, and some of the continent’s biggest stars are coming off outstanding seasons in Europe.
Since arriving at West Ham, Estelle Cascarino has become an important part of the squad. The French international has impressed supporters with her calmness under pressure, defensive awareness and ability to read the game.
Wrexham have been making substantial investments into their squad both financially and in terms of talent.
Jamaica international Natasha Thomas recently joined from Ipswich in what is regarded as a coup signing in domestic Welsh football.
Alongside Thomas, Wrexham have brought in Lucy Farrell, Bella Reidford and Mikayla Cook.
Spanish legend Vicky Losada has returned to home soil as she joins Liga F side FC Badalona on a season-long loan from Bristol City.
Rangers have confirmed Scotland international Kirsty Smith has returned to home soil, signing a two-year deal ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Pulins was born in Toronto and is a versatile attacking player.
The experienced 26-year-old holds Canadian and Hungarian citizenship. She has gained valuable international experience representing Hungary’s senior and youth national teams.
This historic move sees Elmore become the first English player to compete in the Czech women’s top flight.
RC Strasbourg have signed 23-year-old Danish centre-back Émilie Carlberg Byrnak after her loan to German side Hoffenheim ahead of the 2026/27 Arkema Première Ligue season. The defender signs from Swedish outfit BK Häcken.
The 19-year-old winger arrives in Glasgow after a spell with Ipswich Town, where she also gained experience during a loan stint at Lewes for part of the 2025/26 season.
There is a varying level of experience within the new group. The biggest coup is arguably Tea Kržnarić from ousted champions SKN St. Pölten.
The Croatian left-sided midfielder has Champions League experience and won the Bundesliga in 2024/25. Kržnarić also previously represented LASK after joining from ŽNK Hajduk in 2022.
Austria Wien have signed 32-year-old Verena Hanshaw from Women’s Super League team West Ham. The Austrian legend had represented her country more than 130 times and is seen as a coup transfer for both the Bundesliga and Austria Wien.
Serbian international Sara Pavlović, who won the ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga last season with Austria Wien, has joined SK Sturm Graz on a free transfer after the conclusion of her contract.
Malmö FF have signed Icelandic star Hlín Eiríksdóttir from Women’s Super League side Leicester City.
The winger spent a season-and-a-half in the Midlands before moving to Italian side Fiorentina on a loan move.
Ajax have secured the transfer of not one, but two Women’s Super League talents. Katja Snoeijs and Nadine Noordam from Everton and Brighton respectively have signed long-term contracts in the Dutch capital.