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Morocco's women advance in WAFCON after strong tournament start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:40 PM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Morocco's women advance in WAFCON after strong tournament start
Summary

Morocco's women's national soccer team achieved a 4-0 victory over Kenya and a 1-0 win against Algeria in their opening matches of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026. The Atlas Lionesses sit atop Group A with two wins and five goals scored without conceding. The tournament, hosted in Morocco, serves as qualifying for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. Morocco aims for its first continental title after losing in the finals of the previous two WAFCON editions.

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  • •Morocco leads Group A with two wins in WAFCON.
  • •The team scored 4 goals against Kenya and 1 against Algeria.
  • •WAFCON serves as qualifying for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
  • •The tournament runs through August 16 across Rabat and Casablanca.
  • •Morocco seeks its first WAFCON title after two runner-up finishes.
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