Hosts Morocco and Senegal boosted their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final hopes with crucial victories on Thursday, setting up a thrilling conclusion to Group A.
Morocco claimed derby bragging rights with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Algeria, while Senegal returned to winning ways by edging Kenya by the same scoreline to keep qualification firmly within their grasp.
Senegal revive quarter-final hopes
Seynabou Mbengue’s first-half strike proved decisive as Senegal defeated Kenya 1-0 in a fiercely contested encounter.
The victory marked a strong response from the Lionesses of Teranga after their defeat to Algeria and leaves them well placed heading into their final group match against hosts Morocco.
