WAFCON 2026: Morocco and Senegal Secure Crucial Group A Victories
Senegal’s Teranga Lionesses kept their knockout stage hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kenya at the Stade Père Jégo.
Forward Hapsatou Malado Diallo struck the decisive goal in the 38th minute following a clinical midfield transition
The disciplined Senegalese backline held completely firm under late pressure to secure their first three points of the tournament.
Meanwhile, hosts Morocco officially punched their ticket to the quarter-finals after edging out regional rivals Algeria 1-0 at the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium.
The Atlas Lionesses dominated possession but were continually frustrated by a highly resilient Algerian defensive block.
The crucial breakthrough finally arrived in the 84th minute when Sanaa Mssoudy finished with absolute composure to ignite the home crowd.
These results leave Morocco sitting comfortably alone at the top of the Group A standings with six points from two matches.
Algeria and Senegal remain tightly locked in the race for the second automatic qualification spot with three points each.
All eyes now turn to the highly anticipated final round of group fixtures as teams battle to secure a definitive place in the knockout rounds.
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