Match Information for Morocco vs South Africa in the 2026 Women's AFCON
This Saturday, the Moroccan national women’s football team is set to face South Africa in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The match will take place at the prestigious Stade Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, kicking off at 22:00 French time, which is 21:00 local time in Morocco. Fans can catch the action live on beIn Sport in France, with the specific channel yet to be announced. In Morocco, the match will be broadcast on both beIn Sports Xtra and Arryadia.
Overcoming Historical Challenges
As the host nation and a two-time runner-up in the tournament, Morocco aims to seize the opportunity to win the championship this year after narrowly missing out in the previous two editions. The team, under the guidance of coach Jorge Vilda, has shown impressive form, finishing top of their group by winning their first two matches decisively—4-0 against Kenya and 1-0 versus Algeria—along with a goalless draw against Senegal.
In contrast, South Africa faced some hurdles in their group stage, initially losing to Kenya (1-2) before managing a draw against Côte d'Ivoire (2-2) and securing a narrow victory over Burkina Faso (1-0), which placed them second in Group B.
Historically, the two teams have met only once before in the Women’s AFCON, where Morocco was defeated 1-2 in the 2022 final, held on home soil. They faced each other again in December 2025 in a friendly match, with Morocco losing 0-2. This history makes the upcoming match crucial for the Lionesses of the Atlas, as they seek to overcome their adversaries and reignite their ambitions for continental glory.
As reported by afrik-foot.com.
