Morocco to Face Mali in WAFCON Quarter-Finals
The fixture was confirmed after Mali suffered a 4-0 defeat against South Africa in their final Group C game, allowing Morocco to secure a clash with the runners-up of that group.
Led by Spanish coach Jorge Vilda, Morocco's women's national team ended their group stage campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Senegal, topping Group A with 7 points from one draw against Zambia in the opening fixture, and two wins against DR Congo and Senegal.
The result demonstrated the team's ability to maintain composure under pressure while delivering solid defensive performances throughout the tournament.
Mali, on the other hand, qualified with one win and one draw but struggled to contain South Africa's attacking power, which exposed tactical weaknesses on their end that Morocco may look to exploit in their upcoming match.
Morocco will play Mali on July 18 at 8 p.m., with the match set to decide which team advances further in the tournament.
The other fixtures are also set: Nigeria vs Zambia Jul 18 – 5 pm
Algeria vs Ghana Jul 19 – 5 pm
South Africa vs Senegal Jul 19 – 8 pm
Morocco will now turn its attention to recovery and focused preparation, knowing that a win against Mali would bring them one step closer to their goal: lifting the continental title on home soil. Tags: Atlas LionessesFootballMoroccoWAFCON
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