Morocco face Kenya tonight at the Stade Moulay Hassan in Rabat to open Group A of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The Atlas Lionesses enter 2026 WAFCON as tournament hosts and major title contenders, seeking to go one step further following back-to-back final appearances.
Placed in a competitive Group A alongside Algeria, Senegal, and Kenya, securing maximum points in front of the home crowd in Rabat will be crucial to setting the tone for the campaign.
Kenya’s Harambee Starlets are making their return to Africa’s flagship women’s football tournament for the first time in ten years, having last featured in the 2016 edition in Cameroon.
Led by coach Beldine Odemba, the Kenyans successfully navigated difficult qualifying rounds against Tunisia and Gambia, and arrived in Morocco eager to make their mark as a dangerous dark horse.
