Hosts Morocco produced a dominant display to defeat Kenya 4–0 in their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) group-stage match, delighting the home crowd with an attacking performance that underlined their title ambitions.
The Atlas Lionesses controlled the match from start to finish, creating numerous scoring opportunities and demonstrating why they are among the tournament favourites.
Morocco Dominate from the Start
Playing in front of their passionate supporters, Morocco took control of possession early and pinned Kenya deep inside their own half.
Their patient build-up play and quick movement in the final third eventually paid off as the hosts found the breakthrough, setting the tone for the rest of the encounter.
Kenya worked hard defensively but struggled to contain Morocco’s pace and creativity.
Captain Ghizlane Chebbak Leads the Way
Morocco captain Ghizlane Chebbak once again proved why she is one of Africa’s finest midfielders, opening the scoring before adding a second goal later in the match to put the hosts firmly in control.
Her leadership, vision, and attacking quality were on full display as she orchestrated Morocco’s attacks throughout the game.
Ibtissam Jraïdi and Yasmin Mrabet Complete the Rout
Morocco continued to press after halftime and were rewarded with further goals.
Ibtissam Jraïdi extended the lead with a well-taken finish, while Yasmin Mrabet added the fourth goal to complete an emphatic victory.
The four-goal performance highlighted Morocco’s attacking depth and clinical finishing.
Goalscorers
- Ghizlane Chebbak – 1st goal
- Ghizlane Chebbak – 2nd goal
- Ibtissam Jraïdi
- Yasmin Mrabet
Kenya Show Determination Despite Defeat
Despite the scoreline, Kenya continued to fight throughout the match and looked to create opportunities on the counterattack.
However, Morocco’s organized defence allowed very few clear chances, while goalkeeper Khadija Er-Rmichi was rarely troubled.
Kenya will now look to regroup quickly as they prepare for their next group fixture.
Morocco Strengthen Their Title Credentials
The convincing victory sends a strong message to the rest of the tournament. Morocco combined technical quality, tactical discipline, and attacking flair to produce one of the standout performances of the competition so far.
With experienced players leading the squad and strong support from the home fans, the Atlas Lionesses will believe they have what it takes to challenge for their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title.
Final Thoughts
Morocco’s 4–0 victory over Kenya was a statement performance. Led by captain Ghizlane Chebbak’s brace and further goals from Ibtissam Jraïdi and Yasmin Mrabet, the hosts demonstrated their quality in every area of the pitch.
For Kenya, the result is a setback, but there are still opportunities to recover as the group stage continues. Morocco, meanwhile, have made an excellent start and will head into their next match full of confidence as they continue their pursuit of WAFCON glory.
