Morocco Seals Place in WAFCON 2026 Semi-Finals with 2-1 Win Over South Africa
Morocco secured their place in the WAFCON 2026 semi-finals, defeating South Africa 2-1 on Saturday night. Sakina Ouzraoui opened the scoring for the hosts before Hanan Ait El Haj extended Morocco's advantage from the penalty spot. South Africa pulled one back through Thembi Kgatlana but could not find an equalizer in the final moments.
The outcome means Morocco will face either Nigeria or Cameroon in the semi-finals, with a potential meeting adding another chapter to the rivalry between the two sides, as Morocco lost to Nigeria in the previous WAFCON final. The Super Falcons defeated Morocco 2-0 to claim their 10th continental title.
Next Opponents Await
The hosts will now await the outcome of Sunday’s quarter-final match between Nigeria and Cameroon to discover who they will face in the semi-finals. Morocco aims to go one step further on home soil as they pursue their first WAFCON title, with all four WAFCON semi-finalists assured of a spot at next year's 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
Morocco's Qualification
The victory over South Africa not only secured Morocco’s place in the semi-finals but also guaranteed their qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The four WAFCON semi-finalists will automatically qualify for next year's global tournament.