Senegal's national women's football team, the Lionesses, have been eliminated from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after drawing 1-1 with Morocco in their final group match on August 4, 2026. The result left Senegal third in Group A with four points, behind Morocco and Zambia, who advanced to the quarter-finals.
Senegal needed a win to guarantee progression but could only manage a draw. The match, held at a stadium in Morocco, saw Senegal take an early lead through a goal in the 15th minute, but Morocco equalized in the 60th minute. Despite late pressure, Senegal could not find a winner.
This marks the second consecutive early exit for Senegal in the WAFCON, having also failed to advance past the group stage in 2024. The team's performance showed promise but lacked the clinical edge needed in crucial moments.
Morocco, as hosts, topped the group with seven points, while Zambia finished second with five points. The quarter-finals are set to begin later this week.
