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Morocco, Algeria Advance to WAFCON Quarters

Algeria scored twice in the first 23 minutes and finished second in Group A with six points, while Morocco stayed unbeaten and won the group.

  • On Monday, Algeria secured a quarter-final spot in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Kenya 2-0. The North Africans finished second in Group A with six points.
  • Hosts Morocco topped Group A with seven points after holding Senegal to a 0-0 draw on Monday. Goalkeeper Adji Ndiaye saved a twice-taken penalty from Yasmin Mrabet to preserve the result.
  • Captain Marine Dafeur opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a long-range free-kick, before Lynda Bendris doubled the lead nine minutes later. Algeria's clinical first-half display proved decisive.
  • The result confirmed Algeria's progression to the last eight, while Kenya exited the tournament without a point. Senegal finished third with four points, completing the Group A eliminations.
  • Morocco will face the Group B runners-up in the quarter-finals, while Algeria meets the Group B winners. Semi-finalists qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil, raising stakes for the knockout stage.
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