Rabat – Host nation Morocco takes on rival Algeria in the Third-Place play-off at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, with head coach Jorge Vilda deploying a strong starting XI aimed at securing a podium finish on home soil.
Following a tough semi-final battle against Cameroon, the Atlas Lionesses aim to end their tournament campaign on a positive note in front of home supporters at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.
Morocco head coach Jorge Vilda has named his starting lineup for the team’s bronze-medal match against Algeria.
Morocco starting XI vs Algeria
- Goalkeeper: Khadija Er-Rmichi
- Defenders:Zineb Redouani, Nouhaila Benzina, Maryame Atiq, Hanane Aït El Haj (C)
- Midfielders: Élodie Nakkach, Fatima Tagnaout, Yasmin Mrabet
- Forwards: Ibtissam Jraïdi, Sakina Ouzraoui Diki, Kautar Azraf
