Rabat – Morocco’s women’s national football team will face Mali tonight in a thrilling game, with the winner sealing their ticket to the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The Atlas Lionesses will play their game at 8 p.m. at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.
Those who cannot be at the stadium can watch the game on Arriyadia, TNT, beIN Sports, Canal+, New World TV, and Supersport.
The Atlas Lionesses’ campaign has so far oscillated between promising and impressive, with fans hopeful and eager to see their team end the continental tournament as champions.
Morocco finished first in the group stage phase with seven points, after drawing 2-2 with Zambia and defeating DR Congo 4-2 and Senegal 1-0.
Head coach Jorge Vila has said he is satisfied with the brilliance and commitment his Atlas Lionesses have shown to date, noting that they are highly motivated to secure a spot in the semifinals.
In a pre-match conference on Thursday, the coach said it is natural that the pressure is higher on Morocco since today’s game is a knockout match.
“But we are determined to win,” he said, conceding, however, that Mali is a formidable opponent.
The Malians “have talented players who have joined the team and are competing at the highest level,” he said, recalling Morocco’s 1-0 win against today’s opponent in a friendly match last year in December.
“The Malians play well collectively and know how to exploit spaces. They’re motivated to beat us, but we have the tools we need to reach the next round,” Vilda said.
Morocco finished as a finalist in the 2022 edition, where they lost 2-1 to South Africa.
