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

Published Jul 27, 11:21 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 by that point. Ibtissam Jraidi scored a second goal to seal the win. Earlier, Algeria defeated Senegal 2-0 in the tournament's opening match. Marine Dafeur scored from a penalty in the 41st minute, and Melissa Bethi, who recently transferred to Washington Spirit, added a second goal in the 86th minute. The result sets up a decisive Group A clash between Morocco and Algeria on Thursday, which will determine qualification and first place in the group.

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

The host nation of the 14th edition of the tournament (July 26–August 16) took control early, building a 3-0 lead by the 32nd minute. The match was effectively decided within the first half-hour of play. Ibtissam Jraidi sealed the victory with her second goal of the match.

Kenya, who have recorded only one win in 2026, were unable to mount a response.

Algeria Beat Senegal in Earlier Match

Earlier on Sunday evening, Algeria defeated Senegal 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 AFCON.

Marine Dafeur, formerly of Fleury, opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 41st minute.
Melissa Bethi, formerly of Nantes and now with Washington Spirit, doubled the lead late in the match (86th minute).

Key Matchup Ahead

Morocco and Algeria are set to face off on Thursday in a decisive match that will have significant implications for qualification and first place in Group A.

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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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