Morocco's women's national team began their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) campaign with a 1-0 victory over Kenya on July 27, 2026. The match took place in Rabat, Morocco, as part of the tournament hosted by the country.
The only goal was scored by Ibtissam Jraidi in the 23rd minute, securing the win for the Atlas Lionesses. This result puts Morocco in a strong position in Group A, alongside other teams competing for a spot in the knockout stages.
Morocco is considered one of the favorites for the title, having reached the final of the previous edition in 2022. The team will look to build on this positive start as they face their next group opponents.
