Algeria beats Morocco 3-2 on penalties to finish third at Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

Algeria defeated Morocco 3-2 in a penalty shootout to secure third place at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. The match concluded in a 1-1 draw before proceeding to the decisive shootout, marking a significant victory for Algeria in the tournament's final stage.

For Morocco, the result represents a continuation of recent penalty struggles, following a semi-final exit via shootout against Cameroon earlier in the week. As the tournament hosts, Morocco concludes the competition without a win across three consecutive editions held in the country, leaving the team and supporters with a disappointing finish to their campaign.