WAFCON 2026: Morocco, Algeria seize early Group A advantage with victories over Kenya, Senegal

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Morocco and Algeria have secured the early advantage in Group A of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after claiming victories in their opening matches.

Morocco delighted a packed home crowd by delivering a dominant 4-0 performance to defeat Kenya. In the group's other fixture, Algeria put on a composed display to secure a 2-0 victory over Senegal.

With both teams earning three points, these opening results set up a highly anticipated matchup between the North African rivals in their next group-stage game