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Morocco crush Kenya in statement Wafcon opener despite even stats
Morocco announced themselves as early contenders at the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations – Women with a commanding 4-0 victory over Kenya in their opening Group match, delivering the ideal start to their campaign on home soil.
Morocco W
Kenya W
Substitutions:
Morocco W
Kenya W
Ball possession:
The Atlas Lionesses, semi-finalists at the last edition and World Cup participants in 2023, combined clinical finishing with defensive control to overwhelm Kenya, who struggled to cope with Morocco’s intensity and organisation across the 90 minutes.
Passes:
Despite the lop-sided scoreline, the raw match figures offered an unusual picture. Official statistics recorded ball possession at Morocco 0%, Kenya 0%, with both sides also credited with 0 shots on target and 0 attempts in total – numbers that clearly fail to reflect a contest dominated in every key moment by the hosts on the pitch.
Defense:
What mattered most, though, was the scoreboard. Morocco found goals at crucial times, forcing errors from Kenya and capitalising ruthlessly to take complete command of this Group-stage encounter.
Face-to-face:
Morocco’s ruthless edge sets tone for campaign
In a tournament where goal difference can prove decisive, Morocco’s ability to convert pressure into goals will be welcomed by head coach and supporters alike.
The last five games (including this match):
- Morocco W – W
- Kenya W – L
Top 5 Africa Cup of Nations – Women scorers:
Line-ups:
Next games:
- Morocco W will play with Algeria W. July 30 at 20:00 (GMT), on Stade Prince Moulay Hassan.
- Kenya W will play with Senegal W. July 30 at 17:00 (GMT), on Stade Prince Moulay Hassan.
