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Africa: Wafcon 2026 - Morocco Edge Algeria, Senegal Beat Kenya to Set Up Dramatic Group a Finale
Morocco moved top of Group A with six points, while Senegal stayed in contention after Seynabou Mbengue and Sanaa Mssoudy scored the only goals.
- On Thursday, hosts Morocco and Senegal secured 1-0 victories at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations , boosting their quarter-final hopes in a decisive Group A day at Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat.
- Both sides entered the North African derby on the back of opening victories, with Morocco having beaten Kenya 4-0 and Algeria overcoming Senegal 2-0 in a physical, tactical encounter from the opening whistle.
- Sanaa Mssoudy broke Algeria's defensive streak in the 84th minute with a right-footed finish six minutes from time, ending goalkeeper Chloe N'Gazi's run of not conceding since 2018.
- Earlier in the day, Seynabou Mbengue's 35th-minute goal gave Senegal victory over Kenya, who showed improvement after their opening 4-0 mauling but fell to a second consecutive defeat.
- The Atlas Lionesses top Group A with six points and guarantee progression if they avoid defeat by Senegal on Monday, August 3, while Algeria and Senegal remain level on three points heading into decisive final matches.
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Africa: Wafcon 2026 - Morocco Edge Algeria, Senegal Beat Kenya to Set Up Dramatic Group a Finale
Morocco claimed derby bragging rights with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Algeria, while Senegal returned to winning ways by edging Kenya by the same scoreline to keep qualification firmly within their grasp
·Washington, United States
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WAFCON 2026: Morocco edge Algeria, Senegal beat Kenya to set up dramatic Group A finale
Morocco claimed derby bragging rights with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Algeria, while Senegal returned to winning ways by edging Kenya by the same scoreline to keep qualification firmly within their grasp The post WAFCON 2026: Morocco edge Algeria, Senegal beat Kenya to set up dramatic Group A finale appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
·Abuja, Nigeria
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