Atlas Lionesses eye WAFCON final against Cameroon
The Moroccan women's national football team, the Atlas Lionesses, is preparing for a high-stakes WAFCON 2026 semi-final match against Cameroon. Coach Jorge Vilda and player Sanna Mssoudy expressed confidence and emphasized the importance of home crowd support.
Why it matters
This match is significant for the team's goal of reaching a third consecutive final and highlights the growing prominence of women's football in Africa.
Temps de lecture: 1' DR ‹ › National coach Jorge Vilda announced Tuesday in Rabat that the women's national team, having secured a spot in the upcoming World Cup, is now fully concentrated on the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) semi-final against Cameroon. This crucial match is set for Wednesday, August 12, at 9:00 p.m. at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.
During the pre-match press conference, Vilda highlighted that the Atlas Lionesses aim to reach the final for the third consecutive time. He emphasized the need for a stellar performance against the difficult to play against Cameroonian team.
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