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Morocco claims late victory over Algeria in WAFCON group match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 7:55 AM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Morocco claims late victory over Algeria in WAFCON group match

Summary

Morocco secured a 1-0 victory against Algeria in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) group match held in Rabat on July 30. Sanaa Mssoudy scored the decisive goal in the 84th minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Algeria after a corner kick. Despite Morocco dominating possession, the match remained tight, with Algeria's defense preventing serious threats on their goal. This victory boosts Morocco's standing to six points in Group A. The teams will conclude the group stage with Morocco facing Senegal and Algeria meeting Kenya on August 1, ensuring a path to the quarter-finals for both if they win.

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By the Numbers

•Morocco wins 1-0 against Algeria in WAFCON group match
•Sanaa Mssoudy's goal came in the 84th minute
•Morocco now has six points in Group A
•Next matches on August 1: Morocco vs Senegal, Algeria vs Kenya
•WAFCON has expanded to 16 teams this year

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7:55 AMYahoo Sports — Morocco leave it late to snatch WAFCON victory over Algeria

What they're saying

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Sanaa Mssoudy scored after 84 minutes to give hosts Morocco a 1-0 victory over Algeria in a tense Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) group match in Rabat on Thursday. The host nation would then face the Group B runners-up in the quarter-finals and Algeria would meet the Group B winners.
— Yahoo Sports

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