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The GIST:<\/strong> The WAFCON semis are officially set, but not without a major plot twist. Defending champs Nigeria are heading home with a double dose of heartbreak \u2014 their title defense is over, and they might not be heading to next summer\u2019s Women\u2019s World Cup either. Here\u2019s how it went down and what\u2019s still at stake.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd0e ICYMI: There\u2019s been a disappointing lack of WAFCON coverage, and this tourney certainly deserves a bigger spotlight<\/a>. <\/strong>All four semifinalists \u2014 Algeria, Cameroon, Morocco, and Malawi \u2014 have automatically qualified for the World Cup, plus the $2M purse. And while four teams celebrate and prepare for the semis, one heavyweight just saw both dreams take a major hit.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc94 The Super Falcons fell 1\u20130 to Cameroon in yesterday\u2019s quarter-final upset<\/a>.<\/strong> The Lionesses capitalized on a 20th minute free kick to reach the semis and punch their World Cup ticket, closing the book on Nigeria\u2019s quest for a record-extending 11th WAFCON title and making their path to Brazil a whole lot tougher<\/a>.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd12 With the field down to four,<\/strong> the semis kick off Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET with Algeria squaring off against Malawi. Meanwhile, it\u2019s still home sweet home for hosts Morocco, who return to the semis against Cameroon at 4 p.m. ET. More to come closer to kickoff \u2014 can\u2019t wait.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n