Women's AFCON: Morocco beat Kenya 4-0, Algeria defeat Senegal 2-0

Published Jul 26, 10:41 PM UTC

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Morocco, the host nation of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, began their campaign with a dominant 4-0 victory over Kenya on Sunday evening. The match was effectively decided within the first 32 minutes, with Morocco leading 3-0 before Ibtissam Jraidi added a second goal to seal the win. Earlier, Algeria, considered one of the tournament's outsiders, defeated Senegal 2-0 in the opening match. Marine Dafeur scored from a penalty in the 41st minute, and Melissa Bethi doubled the lead in the 86th minute. The two North African teams, Morocco and Algeria, are set to face each other on Thursday in a crucial match that will determine qualification and first place in Group A.

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Morocco made a commanding start to their Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Sunday evening, defeating Kenya 4-0 in their tournament opener.

The hosts of the 14th edition of the tournament (July 26 – August 16) took control early, leading 3-0 by the 32nd minute. Ibtissam Jraidi sealed the victory with her second goal of the match, putting the result beyond doubt.

Kenya, who have recorded only one win in 2026, were unable to recover from the early onslaught.

Algeria Beat Senegal in Opening Match

Earlier on Sunday, Algeria secured a 2-0 victory over Senegal in the tournament's opening match.

Marine Dafeur (former Fleury player) opened the scoring from a penalty in the 41st minute.
Melissa Bethi (ex-Nantes player, now with Washington Spirit) doubled the lead late in the match, scoring in the 86th minute.

Key Match Ahead

Morocco and Algeria are set to face off on Thursday in a decisive Group A clash, with qualification and first place in the group at stake.

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Original headline: Le Maroc lance sa CAN féminine par une large victoire, l'Algérie domine le Sénégal

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