Historic Victory for Algeria's Women's Football Team
The Algerian national women's football team achieved a remarkable feat on the evening of August 15, 2026, by securing a hard-fought victory against their Moroccan rivals during the African Women's Cup of Nations. The match, which concluded with a tense penalty shootout, saw Algeria triumph with a score of 3-2 after the regular time ended in a 1-1 draw, marking a significant milestone for the team.
Held in Marrakech, the match was officiated by a Kenyan referee and her assistants from Cameroon and Senegal. Algeria found themselves trailing when Morocco scored in the 37th minute. However, the Algerian squad displayed resilience, with Lina Boussaâh managing to equalize in the 83rd minute, sending the game into penalties without any extra time played.
The Algerian goalkeeper, Khouloud Naghazi, emerged as a hero by saving a crucial penalty during the dying moments of the match (in the 90+7th minute). This pivotal save not only kept Algeria in the game but also set the stage for the penalty shootout, where Naghazi demonstrated her prowess by saving three penalties, ensuring Algeria's place on the podium.
This victory not only marks Algeria's best performance in the history of the tournament, clinching third place, but it also secures their qualification for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil in the summer of 2027. Lina Boussaâh's outstanding performance earned her the title of the best player of the match, further highlighting her crucial role in this monumental win for Algerian women’s football.
As reported by echoroukonline.com.
