Morocco's women's national football team, the Lionnes de l'Atlas, secured a 2-1 victory over South Africa's Banyana Banyana on August 8, 2026, at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. The win guaranteed Morocco a spot in the semifinals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) and qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Under coach Jorge Vilda, the Moroccan team delivered a strong performance, with goals that sealed the win against the defending champions. The result extends Morocco's impressive run in the tournament, which they hosted and reached the final in 2022.
The semifinal match is scheduled to take place later in the tournament, with Morocco aiming to build on their recent success. The team's qualification for the World Cup marks a significant achievement for women's football in the country.
