Morocco beats Kenya 4-0 in WAFCON 2026 opener, coach Vilda praises team

Morocco’s women’s team crushed Kenya 4-0 in the opening match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, held at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat on Sunday night. Ibtissam Jraidi scored twice, with Sakina Ouzraoui and Meriem Atiq also getting on the scoresheet for the Atlas Lionesses. Coach Jorge Vilda praised his players, saying the victory showed good preparation and that he was satisfied with the team’s performance.

For Nigerian fans, the result shows the level of competition in the tournament; the Super Falcons will face tough opponents like Morocco if they advance, so understanding Morocco’s strength helps gauge Nigeria’s chances. Kenya’s heavy loss highlights gaps in East African women’s football, which could affect regional qualifiers.

Keep an eye on Morocco’s next game against Algeria on Thursday; if they keep winning, they could be a tough hurdle for Nigeria. Fans interested in supporting the Super Falcons can follow their fixtures and consider how North African teams’ form might affect Group A standings.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/27/wafcon-2026-morocco-coach-vilda-talks-up-big-win-over-kenya/