Morocco's women's national football team saw their dream of a first Africa Women Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title end on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, after a penalty shootout defeat to Cameroon (1-3) in the semi-final. The match, held in Morocco, ended 0-0 after regulation and extra time, leading to the decisive shootout.
According to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Cameroon's goalkeeper made crucial saves to secure the victory. The Cameroonian team will now advance to the final, while Morocco will compete in the third-place playoff.
This was Morocco's second consecutive semi-final appearance in the tournament, having reached the final in 2022 where they lost to South Africa. The Atlas Lionesses had hoped to go one step further on home soil, but were denied by a resilient Cameroon side.
The result means Morocco will face the loser of the other semi-final between South Africa and Zambia in the bronze medal match. Cameroon will await the winner in the final, scheduled for August 15, 2026.
