Morocco Awaits Showdown with Victor of Nigeria-Cameroon Matchup at WAFCON 2026

Morocco's path to the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has been set, with a potential matchup against either Nigeria or Cameroon awaiting them after their 2-1 win over South Africa on Saturday night.

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The Atlas Lionesses sealed their spot in the last four by edging out the reigning African champions, South Africa, in a tightly contested quarter-final match.

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Sakina Ouzraoui scored the opening goal for the hosts, while Hanan Ait El Haj increased Morocco's lead with a penalty kick.

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South Africa, nicknamed Banyana Banyana, managed to pull one goal back through Thembi Kgatlana in the 67th minute, but Morocco's defense held strong to secure their semi-final berth.

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The outcome of the quarter-final match between Nigeria and Cameroon on Sunday will determine Morocco's next opponent in the competition.

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A possible encounter with Nigeria would reignite the rivalry between the two teams, who previously met in the 2024 WAFCON final, which Nigeria won to claim their 10th continental title.

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Morocco is now focused on making the most of their home advantage as they strive to capture their first WAFCON title.

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By reaching the semi-finals, Morocco has also guaranteed their qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, a spot that will be awarded to all four WAFCON semi-finalists.