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Morocco 2026 Women’s AFCON – Quarter-final vs South Africa

Entities: Morocco women's national football team · Sakina Ouzraoui · Stade Moulay El Hassan · Jorge Vilda · Senegal women's national football team

Overview

Morocco’s women’s national team topped Group A of the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, securing a quarter-final berth against Group B runners-up South Africa at Stade Moulay El Hassan in Rabat.

In the quarter-finals, Morocco defeated defending champions South Africa 2-1 to advance to the semifinals. Sakina Ouzraoui opened the scoring in the 31st minute, followed by a penalty from Hanane Aït El Haj in the 52nd minute. South Africa's Thembi Kgatlana scored in the 67th minute, but Morocco maintained their lead to secure the win. Morocco will face the winner of the Cameroon vs. Nigeria fixture in the semifinals.

By reaching the semifinals, Morocco and Algeria have officially secured qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Algeria achieved this milestone by defeating Côte d'Ivoire 2-1; after falling behind early to a goal by Ines Konan, Algeria capitalized on a 41st-minute red card for Ivorian player Safi N'Sira Ouedraogo, with goals from Ines Khiri and Amira Ouled Berham securing the comeback. Algeria will face the winner of the Ghana vs. Malawi match in the semifinals.

While Morocco and Algeria have guaranteed their spots in the 2027 World Cup, South Africa and Côte d'Ivoire must now rely on an intercontinental playoff tournament to determine if they will also qualify.

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Timeline

  1. about 7 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 19 sources
    Algeria and Morocco qualify for Women's World Cup after WAFCON wins

    Algeria and Morocco have reached the WAFCON 2026 semifinals and secured automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup following quarterfinal victories over Ivory Coast and South Africa.

  2. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 19 sources
    Morocco to Meet South Africa in CAF Women’s Cup Quarter‑final

    Morocco, top of Group A, will face South Africa in the CAF Women’s Cup quarter‑final; Algeria meets Ivory Coast, with the winner clinching a World Cup spot.

  3. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Morocco women's team aims for group‑top finish against Senegal

    Morocco women’s team seeks a third straight win over Senegal at Stade Moulay El Hassan to clinch group‑top in the 2026 AFCON Women’s tournament.

  4. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Morocco's men and women national football teams ready for upcoming Africa Cup contests

    Morocco's men's team will face Colombia in a September friendly to fine‑tune fitness before the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, while the women's side beat Cape Verde 5‑0 in a final warm‑up ahead of the 2026 Women's AFN

  5. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Senegal women's team targets World Cup berth at 2026 African Nations Cup

    Senegal's women's national football team aims for a historic World Cup qualification by reaching the semi‑finals of the 2026 African Nations Cup in Morocco, with a 26‑player squad named by coach Mame Moussa Cḯ

  6. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Morocco women's national team prepares for AFCON 2026

    Coach Jorge Felda finalised Morocco’s women’s squad for AFCON 2026 after season‑long monitoring, with a friendly versus Cape Verde before the tournament in July‑August.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Moroccan football federation backs dual‑national players as World Cup looms

    Moroccan federation officials praise their scouting network and respect dual‑national players like Lamine Yamal, stressing integration and upcoming World Cup matchups.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Roma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui linked with Liverpool and Manchester United

    Liverpool and Manchester United are both interested in Roma’s 25‑year‑old Moroccan midfielder Neil El Aynaoui, with United reportedly offered a €23 million deal after securing Ederson.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Ten Hag praises Morocco's Mazraoui after standout World Cup performance

    Erik ten Hag lauds former Ajax defender Noussair Mazraoui’s versatility after his strong showing for Morocco in the World Cup draw with the Netherlands.

  10. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Neil El Aynaoui Stars for Morocco at 2026 World Cup

    Neil El Aynaoui, 24, of AS Roma, joins Morocco’s 2026 World Cup squad after an AFCON final run; his father Younes discusses his son's Barcelona ambitions and youth‑development challenges.

  11. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Morocco national football team draws global fan and media attention at World Cup 2026

    Kit Harington and Nora Fatehi backed Morocco at the 2026 World Cup opening game, while local critics warned of media over‑hype; the team’s success is tied to Morocco’s royal sports strategy.

  12. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Moroccan defender Nasser Mazraoui hints at retirement after World Cup to become imam

    Morocco’s Nasser Mazraoui, 28, says he may retire after the 2026 World Cup to study the Quran and become an imam, drawing strong reaction as his team advances in the tournament.

  13. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Noussair Mazraoui plans retirement after 2026 World Cup to memorize Qur’an and become imam

    Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui, 28, says he may quit football after the 2026 World Cup to memorize the Qur’an and become an imam, citing religious devotion.

  14. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Morocco's World Cup 2026 squad hailed as top contender and goal‑scoring force

    Mohamed Aboutrika says Morocco’s World Cup 2026 side is a feared opponent, while the team’s goal tally rises to 22 across seven tournaments, highlighted by Ismail Saibari’s two 2026 goals.

  15. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Morocco's World Cup prep marred by training clash and striker Yassine Jasem's omission

    Morocco's World Cup training saw a forceful clash between Sufian Rahim and Ayoub Bouadi, and coach Mohamed Vahbi omitted striker Yassine Jasem from match plans, sparking fan concern.

  16. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Morocco announces World Cup squad, leaves out star striker En‑Nesyri

    Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi announces a 26‑player World Cup squad, omitting Youssef En‑Nesyri and Hakim Ziyech, and highlights fitness and mental freshness ahead of Group C matches.

Sources

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