The Moroccan women’s national team now knows its opponent for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations. The Atlas Lionesses will face South Africa in a highly anticipated clash between two of the continent’s top teams.
This match will pit Jorge Vilda’s players against the reigning African champions, Banyana Banyana, in what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter. The Moroccan players will aim to continue their home journey and secure a place in the semi-finals of the tournament.
This quarter-final will also carry a sense of revenge. The two teams had previously met in the final of the 2022 Women’s AFCON, which was won by South Africa (2-1) at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat. This time, the Atlas Lionesses will have the opportunity to seek revenge in front of their home crowd.
If successful, Morocco will advance to the semi-finals of the competition and move closer to its goal of shining on the continental stage. Jorge Vilda’s players will be eager to confirm the progress of Moroccan women’s football against one of Africa’s most experienced nations.
