WAFCON 2026: Morocco edge Algeria 1-0, Senegal beat Kenya 1-0 to set up dramatic Group A finale
Morocco defeated Algeria 1-0 and Senegal beat Kenya 1-0 in Group A of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations on July 31, with both results leaving the group's qualification places undecided ahead of the final matchday; Morocco missed seven clear chances, including hitting the woodwork, while the Algeria match was played at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat
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Summary
Morocco beat Algeria 1-0 and Senegal beat Kenya 1-0 on July 31 in Group A of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), played at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. Morocco won the North African derby but wasted seven clear chances, hitting the woodwork multiple times before securing the only goal. Senegal returned to winning form by defeating Kenya by the same margin. Both results left the Group A standings unsettled before the final matchday, with qualification not yet secured for any team.
Why it matters
WAFCON 2026 is the continent's top women's football competition and is hosted by Morocco, which is competing for the title in front of its home crowd. The two one-goal margins mean all four Group A teams remain mathematically in contention for the knockout stage, setting up a final-round match day with maximum pressure. Morocco's profligacy in front of goal against Algeria may cost the host nation if they face a better-organised defence in the knockout rounds.
What to watch
- The Group A final matchday results and which two teams qualify for the knockout stage
- Morocco's finishing improvement, which will be essential if the hosts are to go deep in the tournament
- Senegal's consistency after a difficult start to the group stage