Hosts Morocco made a flying start to their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Kenya on Sunday, moving to the top of Group A on goal difference.
Ibtissam Jraidi scored twice, while Sakina Ouzraoui and Meriem Atiq also found the net as the Atlas Lionesses dominated in front of their home fans in Rabat.
Morocco took control before half-time, with Ouzraoui opening the scoring in the 20th minute before Atiq doubled the advantage from a corner. Jraidi then added a first-half header before completing her brace just two minutes after the restart to seal an emphatic win.
The victory puts Morocco level on three points with Algeria, who defeated Senegal 2-0 earlier in the day, ahead of a crucial meeting between the two sides in the next round. Kenya, returning to the tournament after a 10-year absence, will look to bounce back against Senegal to keep their quarter-final hopes alive.
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