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Morocco World
2 days ago
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- Morocco World
Moroccan Duo and Nigerian Quartet Dominate WAFCON Best XI
The CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Team of the Tournament has been released, featuring standout performances across the continent – led by Moroccan and Nigerian stars. Morocco placed two players in the Best XI. Ghizlane Chebbak earned her spot after scoring five goals and claiming the Golden Boot, with a hat-trick against DR Congo during the group stage. Ibtissam Jraidi was also selected as a forward for her relentless movement and threat up front throughout the competition. The stars who shined the brightest. ⭐ Meet your Best XI of the Tournament!#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 — CAF Women's Football (@CAFwomen) July 28, 2025 Nigeria, champions after a 3–2 comeback in the final, had four players included. Chiamaka Nnadozie was the tournament's Best Goalkeeper and anchors the XI. Rasheedat Ajibade, named Player of the Tournament, features alongside Esther Okoronkwo, who scored the winner in the final. Michelle Alozie, a dynamic defender, completes the Nigerian representation. Other players honoured include South Africa's Karabo Dhlamini, Bambanani Mbane, and Refiloe Jane, who excelled in defence and midfield for the fourth-placed side. Ghana's Grace Asantewaa and Portia Boakye also made the XI following their third-place finish via penalty shootout over South Africa. The final in Rabat was memorable. Morocco led 2–0 at half-time through Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy, but Nigeria responded in the second half. A penalty in the 64th minute, followed by an equaliser in the 77th, set the stage for Jennifer Echegini's 88th-minute winner. Morocco coach Jorge Vilda criticised a VAR decision that overturned a late penalty, telling ESPN: 'We can't understand the decision… She gave a penalty, but then the images we saw were not the same as those presented to the referee.' Nigeria coach Justine Madugu, later named Best Coach, credited halftime adjustments for the comeback: 'If they didn't have mental resilience, they would have given up… We did a lot of talking at halftime.' This is Nigeria's 10th WAFCON title as both nations reinforce their dominance in women's football in Africa. Tags: GhanaMorocconigeriaSouth AfricaWOmen's Africa Cup of Nations
Ya Biladi
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Morocco beats Mali 3–1, advances to Women's Africa Cup semi-finals
The Moroccan women's football team has advanced to the semi-finals of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating Mali 3–1 (1–0 at halftime) on Friday night at Rabat's Olympic Stadium. The Atlas Lionesses' goals came from Ibtissam Jraidi, who scored a brace (7', 79' pen.), and Kenza Chapelle (89'). Mali's Aissata Traoré netted a consolation goal in stoppage time (90'+7, pen.). In the semi-finals, Morocco will face the winner of Saturday's quarter-final match between Ghana and Algeria, set to take place in Berkane.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Hosts Morocco cruise past Mali to reach Wafcon semis
Hosts Morocco booked their place in the semi-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Mali in Rabat. Striker Ibtissam Jraidi grabbed a double, opened the scoring in the seventh minute by tapping home a right-wing pass from Sakina Ouzraoui. But it took until the 79th minute for Jraidi to double the lead, converting a penalty after Sanaa Mssoudy was fouled. Kenza Chapelle got Morocco's third with a minute of normal time remaining after Mali goalkeeper Fatoumata Karentao failed to handle a shot from long range. There was still time for Aissata Traore to grab a consolation from the spot deep in added time at the end of the game, but Mali never truly looked like troubling their opponents. The result means the Atlas Lionesses have reached their second consecutive Wafcon semi-final and will face either Algeria or Ghana in Rabat on Tuesday (19:00 GMT).
BBC News
18-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Hosts Morocco cruise past Mali to reach Wafcon semis
Hosts Morocco booked their place in the semi-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Mali in Ibtissam Jraidi grabbed a double, opened the scoring in the seventh minute by tapping home a right-wing pass from Sakina it took until the 79th minute for Jraidi to double the lead, converting a penalty after Sanaa Mssoudy was Chapelle got Morocco's third with a minute of normal time remaining after Mali goalkeeper Fatoumata Karentao failed to handle a shot from long was still time for Aissata Traore to grab a consolation from the spot deep in added time at the end of the game, but Mali never truly looked like troubling their result means the Atlas Lionesses have reached their second consecutive Wafcon semi-final and will face either Algeria or Ghana in Rabat on Tuesday (19:00 GMT).
Morocco World
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco Dominate Mali 3-1 to Advance to WAFCON Semifinals
Marrakech – Morocco's women's national team delivered a commanding performance against Mali on Friday, securing a decisive 3-1 victory in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The Atlas Lionesses thrilled the home crowd at Rabat's Olympic Stadium with an impressive display that keeps their championship dreams alive. Ibtissam Jraidi led the charge with a spectacular brace, opening the scoring early in the 7th minute to give Morocco a 1-0 lead they would maintain until halftime. The striker demonstrated her clinical finishing again by converting a penalty in the 79th minute to double the advantage. Kenza Chapelle added a third goal in the 89th minute to extend the lead. Jorge Vilda's squad showed tactical discipline throughout the match. The Spanish coach had stressed the team's readiness before kickoff, noting how his players consistently showed their determination during their two-month preparation period. 'Every morning, my players make me feel ready to fight,' Vilda had stated prior to the match. The Atlas Lionesses made strategic substitutions that proved effective. Élodie Nakkach and Sanaâ Mssoudy entered at halftime, replacing Nagueye Badri and Yasmin Mrabet respectively. Imane Saoud later replaced Fatima Tagnaout in the 70th minute, helping maintain Morocco's attacking momentum. Chapelle herself was a substitute, coming on for Jraidi in the 84th minute before making an immediate impact. Mali salvaged some pride when Aissata Traoré converted a penalty in the 97th minute, making the final score 3-1. Despite this late consolation, the Eagles had struggled throughout most of the match, failing to recover their form after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to South Africa in their previous game. Coach Mohamed Houssein Saloum's pre-match promise of a transformed performance materialized only in the dying moments. Malian striker Traoré had vowed before the match that her team would show a different image, stating 'if we have to leave our bodies, even our souls, on the pitch, we'll do it.' Her late penalty goal provided a small measure of fulfillment to that promise, but came too late to alter the outcome. The home crowd provided vital support for the Moroccan side, creating an electric atmosphere that has become a hallmark of their matches in this tournament. Morocco now advances to the semifinals where they will face the winner of the Algeria-Ghana quarterfinal match. The host nation continues its quest for a first WAFCON title after falling short in the final two years ago against South Africa. Elsewhere in the tournament, Nigeria stamped their authority on the competition with an emphatic 5-0 demolition of Zambia in their quarterfinal clash. The remaining semifinal berths will be determined when defending champions South Africa take on Senegal in what promises to be an electrifying conclusion to the quarterfinal stage. Tags: Atlas LionessesMoroccan women football teamWAFCON
