Morocco's women's national football team, the Lionesses of the Atlas, began their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory over Kenya on July 27, 2026. The match took place in Rabat, Morocco, as part of the tournament hosted by the country.
According to official match reports, the goals were scored by Rosella Ayane (2 goals), Ghizlane Chebbak, and Ibtissam Jraïdi. The victory places Morocco at the top of Group A after the first round of matches.
Morocco, the defending champions from the 2022 edition, are considered strong contenders for the title. The team has been preparing intensively for the tournament, which runs from July 27 to August 20, 2026.
