In a remarkable display of skill and teamwork, the Moroccan women’s national football team, known as the Atlas Lionesses, secured a convincing victory against their counterparts from Cape Verde. The friendly match took place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Moulay Hassan Stadium located in Rabat, where Morocco triumphed with a score of three goals to none.
The first half saw the Moroccan squad take an early lead, finishing the period with a remarkable three-goal advantage. Defender Nahila Ben Zeina opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, followed by a goal from forward Ibtissam Jraidi in the 41st minute. Midfielder Sanae El Masoudi capped off the first-half performance by finding the net in injury time at the 45+2 minute mark.
Despite their early success, the Moroccan team could have taken the lead even earlier; however, Ibtissam Jraidi missed a penalty kick in the seventh minute, an opportunity that could have set the tone for a larger scoreline. The second half proved to be more challenging for the Atlas Lionesses as they faced a setback when defender Zainab Ridwani received a red card in the 67th minute after accumulating two yellow cards. This red card affected the team’s overall performance, yet they maintained their lead to secure the victory.
This match followed two recent friendlies against Burkina Faso, where the Atlas Lionesses first celebrated a dominant five-goal win before settling for a 1-1 draw in the subsequent encounter. These matches are part of Morocco’s preparations for upcoming challenges, with the highlight being the African Women’s Cup of Nations.
As reported by thevoice.ma.
