In a thrilling opening match of the 2026 Africa Women's Cup of Nations, hosted in Morocco, the Moroccan national women's football team showcased their prowess by delivering an impressive 4-0 victory against Kenya. The match, held on Sunday night, marked a perfect start to the 14th edition of the tournament, which is set to run until August 16th.
The Moroccan players established their dominance early on, with Sakina Ouzraoui finding the back of the net in the 19th minute. Just nine minutes later, Meriem Attik doubled the lead, scoring the second goal at the 28-minute mark. Ibtissam Jraidi then extended Morocco’s advantage by netting the third goal in the 32nd minute. Shortly after the halftime break, Jraidi struck again, securing her second goal and the fourth for the team just two minutes into the second half, at the 47th minute.
In another match within Group A, Algeria, considered one of the top contenders for the continental title, achieved a significant 2-0 victory over Senegal. Marine Dafeur, a former player for Fleury, initiated the scoring for Algeria with a penalty kick in the 41st minute, and Melissa Bethy, a former Nantes player now with the Washington Spirit, increased their lead with a goal in the 86th minute. This strong start positions Algeria well as they aim for success in the tournament.
Following these results, both the Moroccan and Algerian teams sit atop Group A with three points each. The anticipation builds for their upcoming direct clash on Thursday, which promises to be a decisive match that will not only establish the group standings but also set the stage for a high-stakes encounter between two teams that delivered stunning performances in their opening games.
As reported by es-us.noticias.yahoo.com.
