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WAFCON 2026: Morocco, Algeria seize early Group A advantage with victories over Kenya, Senegal

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Morocco and Algeria have secured early leads in Group A of the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations following successful opening matches in Rabat. On Saturday, Algeria defeated Senegal 2-0 behind a first-half penalty from Marine Dafeur and a late goal by Mélissa Bethi. The following day, tournament hosts Morocco recorded a 4-0 victory over Kenya at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium, featuring two goals from Ibtissam Jraidi and additional scores from Sakina Ouzraoui and Meriem Atiq.

These results place both nations at the top of their group standings as the tournament progresses. The two teams are now scheduled to face each other in their next group fixture, a match that will determine the current leader of Group A.

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