WAFCON 2026:Morocco Finish Top Of Group A Despite Senegal Draw

Fatima Tagnaout of Morocco challenged by Mareme Babou of Senegal during the 2026 Womens Africa Cup of Nations football match between Senegal and Morocco at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on 3 August 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Morocco claimed first place in Group A after playing out a goalless draw against Senegal in Rabat.

The hosts had already guaranteed qualification before kick-off, but were aiming to complete the group stage with three straight victories.

Morocco controlled possession for long periods and created several attacking opportunities through Ghizlane Chebbak, Sakina Ouzraoui and Elodie Nakkach, but Senegal defended with discipline throughout the contest.

The biggest moment of the match arrived in the 69th minute when Morocco were awarded a penalty.

Yasmin Mrabet stepped up, but Senegal goalkeeper Adji Ndiaye produced an excellent save. The penalty was then ordered to be retaken, but Ndiaye guessed correctly once again to deny Mrabet for a second time and keep the scores level.

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Morocco continued to push for a winner and coach Jorge Vilda introduced Fatima Tagnaout and Najat Badri in search of fresh attacking options.

Senegal remained organised defensively and occasionally threatened on the counter-attack, but neither side could find a breakthrough during a tense closing period.

The draw was enough for Morocco to finish top of Group A with seven points after two wins and one draw. The Atlas Lionesses also completed the group stage without conceding a goal and will now face the runners-up from Group B in the quarter-finals.

Algeria join them in the last eight after their victory over Kenya, while Senegal bow out after a determined display and Kenya’s campaign ends without a point.