Hosts Morocco produced a commanding performance to secure an emphatic 4-0 victory over Kenya, overwhelming their East African opponents with a ruthless attacking display after surviving an early scare. With both teams chasing a vital victory, Kenya nearly made the perfect start in the fifth minute. Amunyelat unleashed a powerful strike from outside the penalty area that crashed against…
Algeria seat top of their group with a commanding 2-0 victory over Senegal, capitalising on a late defensive mistake to wrap up all three points in an entertaining encounter. The Algerians broke the deadlock just before the interval when Defeur calmly converted a penalty in the 42nd minute after Senegal were adjudged to have committed a foul inside the…
Hosts Morocco produced a dominant first-half performance to storm into a commanding 3-0 lead over Kenya after an entertaining opening 45 minutes. Kenya nearly made the perfect start in the fifth minute when Amunyelat unleashed a powerful strike from outside the penalty area, only to see her effort crash against the goalpost. Morocco responded almost immediately, coming within inches…
Defending champions Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will begin the defence of their WAFU B U-20 Championship crown with a high-stakes clash against arch-rivals Ghana on Monday, as head coach Abdu Maikaba insists his side is determined to open the tournament with victory. The Group B encounter will take place at the Lycée Scientifique Stadium in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, with kick-off…
Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne says the team is embracing the expectations that come with being defending champions as they prepare to begin their campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Nigeria heads into the tournament as the reigning champions after lifting a record-extending 10th continental title at the 2024 edition, with Justine Madugu’s…
Algeria head into the halftime interval with a deserved advantage after producing the more convincing performance in the opening 45 minutes, putting Senegal under sustained pressure and creating the better scoring opportunities. The North Africans were the more adventurous side from the first whistle, dominating attacking phases and forcing Senegal onto the back foot for long spells. Their persistence…
Both Algeria and Senegal have revealed their starting elevens, setting the stage for a compelling encounter as the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco gathers pace. Algeria head into the fixture with a blend of experience and structure, naming N’gazi-Boumrar in goal to anchor the side from the back. The defensive line features Khezami and Bethi, with Belkhiter…
Morocco face Kenya tonight at the Stade Moulay Hassan in Rabat to open Group A of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The Atlas Lionesses enter 2026 WAFCON as tournament hosts and major title contenders, seeking to go one step further following back-to-back final appearances. Placed in a competitive Group A alongside Algeria, Senegal, and Kenya, securing…
Head coach Jorge Vilda, the man who guided Spain to glory at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, is relishing a new challenge as he prepares his side for a major continental campaign on home soil. With expectations naturally heightened, Vilda struck a calm and assured tone, dismissing any notion that playing in front of a home crowd could…
After a decade-long absence from continental competition, Kenya women’s national football team have arrived in Morocco for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 with a sense of purpose rather than apprehension. The Harambee Starlets are determined to rewrite their WAFCON story, leaving behind the painful memories of their debut campaign at the 2016 Women’s Africa Cup…
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