Morocco's women's national football team, known as the Lionesses of the Atlas, secured a 2-0 victory over Zambia in a friendly match on July 22, 2026, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé. The match was part of their final preparations for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) women's tournament, scheduled to take place in Morocco from July 5 to 26, 2026.
The goals were scored by Ibtissam Jraïdi in the 15th minute and Ghizlane Chebbak in the 68th minute, according to reports from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). The win capped a successful preparation phase for the Moroccan squad, who are aiming to build on their runner-up finish in the 2022 CAN.
Morocco will face Zambia again in the group stage of the CAN 2026, with both teams drawn in Group A alongside Senegal and Burkina Faso. The tournament opener is scheduled for July 5, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
