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

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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,~~ 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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