Women's AFCON 2026: Algeria and Morocco qualify for the semifinals

Algeria comes from behind against Côte d'IvoireCôte d'Ivoire - Algeria is the first match-up of the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's AFCON. At the Moulay Rachid stadium in Casablanca, the Algerian team was stunning. Trailing, they put in a great performance in the second half by scoring two goals, helped by two blunders from the Ivorian goalkeeper, Diakité Aramatou. They won 2-1.A very bitter elimination for Côte d'Ivoire. In the 30th minute, Inès Konan opened the scoring for the Elephantes. Dominant in play, they were reduced to 10 after Safi Ouédraogo received a red card. Outnumbered, the Ivorian team could not hold on to their lead until the end. In the 58th minute, Algeria equalized through Inès Khiri. The turning point of the match was the penalty missed by the Elephantes in the 60th minute after a superb save by Chloé N'gazi.