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Morocco women's team beats Algeria 1-0 to top Group A at WAFCON 2026
Morocco defeated Algeria 1‑0 in the Group A match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat on 30 July 2026. The winning goal was scored by Sanaa Mssoudy in the 84th minute from a cross delivered by Hanane Ait El Haj.
The victory gave Morocco six points from two matches, placing them at the top of Group A and securing qualification for the quarter‑finals. Algeria remain on three points and must win their final group game to stay in contention. Both sides entered the match after opening wins – Morocco 4‑0 over Kenya and Algeria 2‑0 over Senegal.
Morocco is coached by Jorge Vilda, while Algeria is led by Farid Benstiti. The home crowd’s strong support was highlighted by both coaches after the match.
Entities
Algeria women's national football team · Atlas Lionesses · Beldine Odemba · Farid Benstiti · Hanan Ait Haj · Harambee Starlets · Jorge Vilda · Kenya women's national football team · Morocco women's national football team · Moulay El Hassan Stadium · Rabat Olympic Stadium · Sanaa Mssoudy
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Morocco previously beat Kenya 4‑0 in the tournament opener. www.akhbarona.com · alyaoum24.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Morocco women's national team defeated Algeria women's national team 1‑0. www.akhbarona.com · alyaoum24.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sanaa Masoudi scored the only goal in the 84th minute. www.akhbarona.com · alyaoum24.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Algeria remained on three points in Group A. www.akhbarona.com · alyaoum24.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Morocco moved to six points, leading Group A. www.akhbarona.com · alyaoum24.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The match was played at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat. www.akhbarona.com · alyaoum24.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Morocco will play Senegal on 3 August at Moulay Hassan Stadium. www.akhbarona.com · alyaoum24.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The goal resulted from a cross delivered by Hanan Ait Haj. www.akhbarona.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Morocco previously defeated Kenya 4-0 in the tournament. www.akhbarona.com · alyaoum24.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The winning goal was scored by Sana Masoudi in the 84th minute. www.akhbarona.com · alyaoum24.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Morocco women's national football team defeated Algeria women's national football team 1-0. www.akhbarona.com · alyaoum24.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The goal came from a cross delivered by Hanan Ait Haj. www.akhbarona.com · alyaoum24.com