Morocco's women's national team, the Lionesses of the Atlas, began their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory over Kenya on July 27, 2026. The match, held in Morocco, saw the home team dominate from the start.
According to match reports, the first goal came early in the first half, with Ibtissam Jraidi scoring in the 10th minute. Sanaa Mssoudy doubled the lead in the 25th minute. In the second half, Jraidi scored again in the 55th minute, and Ghizlane Chebbak sealed the win with a goal in the 78th minute.
The victory puts Morocco at the top of their group, boosting their chances of advancing to the knockout stages. The team is seeking to build on their runner-up finish in the 2022 WAFCON.
