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Rabat – Morocco face Kenya tonight at the Stade Moulay Hassan in Rabat to open Group A of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The Atlas Lionesses enter 2026 WAFCON as tournament hosts and major title contenders, seeking to go one step further following back-to-back final appearances. Placed in a competitive Group A alongside Algeria, Senegal, and Kenya, securing maximum points in front of the home crowd in Rabat will be crucial to setting the tone for the campaign.
Kenya’s Harambee Starlets are making their return to Africa’s flagship women’s football tournament for the first time in ten years, having last featured in the 2016 edition in Cameroon. Led by coach Beldine Odemba, the Kenyans successfully navigated difficult qualifying rounds against Tunisia and Gambia, and arrive in Morocco eager to make their mark as a dangerous dark horse.
Match details:
- Fixture: Morocco vs Kenya
- Competition: WAFCON 2026 (Group A, Matchday 1)
- Venue: Stade Moulay Hassan, Rabat, Morocco
- Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
- Kick-off: 21:00 Morocco time (WET) / 20:00 UTC / 23:00 EAT
How to watch:
- MENA / Morocco: Arryadia (SNRT) live broadcast / beIN Sports
- Sub-Saharan Africa / Kenya: SuperSport / KBC
- Global Digital Streaming: CAF TV (YouTube)
Morocco team news
Form & Fitness: The Atlas Lionesses come into the opening match on an impressive nine-match unbeaten run across all competitions, winning six of those fixtures by a margin of two or more goals. The host squad has a clean bill of health with no suspension issues heading into the tournament opener.
Key Players: Captain and midfield orchestrator Ghizlane Chebbak remains the focal point for Morocco’s offensive transitions. Wingers Fatima Tagnaout and Rosella Ayane offer dynamic width and clinical finishing inside the penalty area.
Kenya team news
Form & Fitness: Coach Beldine Odemba has named a 29-player squad featuring a mix of seasoned international veterans and young domestic prospects. While Kenya has struggled for defensive stability in recent outings, their fast transition game remains a threat.
Key Players: Star forward and team captain Mwanahalima “Jereko” Adam leads the frontline with dynamic pace and goalscoring instinct. In midfield, key orchestrators will look to break up Moroccan possession and launch quick aerial counters.
What to expect
Morocco will look to control early possession, utilizing the wide channels and high pressing to pin Kenya back in their defensive third. The home support at Stade Moulay Hassan will provide significant backing as the Lionesses press for an early opening goal.
Kenya will likely establish a compact defensive block and aim to catch Morocco off guard through direct, high-speed counter-attacks targeting Mwanahalima Adam.
Prediction: Morocco 3-0 Kenya.
