Algeria secured a 2-0 victory over Senegal in their opening match of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026, with goals from Nguenar Ndiaye and Mélissa Bethi. The win positions Algeria favorably ahead of their next match against Morocco.
Algeria secured a 2-0 victory over Senegal in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations opener, with goals from Marine Dafeur and Melissa Bethi. Senegal's goalkeeper Khady Faye made a critical error leading to the second goal.
Algeria and Senegal face off in their first-ever WAFCON meeting at the Rabat Olympic Stadium, marking Algeria's seventh finals appearance and Senegal's fourth. Both teams aim to improve their historical performances against each other in this Group A opener.
