The Moroccan women's national football team held a training session on Sunday, July 19, 2026, as part of their preparations for a friendly match against Cape Verde. This match serves as the final rehearsal before the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (CAN féminine), scheduled to take place in Morocco from July 26 to August 16, 2026.
Captain Ghizlane Chebbak expressed her ambition to retain the trophy, stating, 'We dream of keeping the trophy in Morocco.' The team is looking to build on their historic performance in the 2022 CAN, where they reached the final for the first time.
The 2026 tournament will feature 12 teams competing across multiple venues in Morocco. The Atlas Lionesses are placed in Group A alongside Zambia, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Their opening match is against Zambia on July 26.
Morocco's preparation has included a series of training camps and friendlies to fine-tune tactics and team cohesion. The friendly against Cape Verde is expected to provide a final test before the tournament begins.
