Kenya's Harambee Starlets suffered a significant 4-0 defeat to hosts Morocco in their opening match of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The loss marked the Starlets' return to the continental finals after a decade-long absence.

• Morocco scored four goals against the Harambee Starlets
• Key players for Morocco included Sakina Ouzraoui and Ibtissam Jraidi, both scoring braces.
• The match took place at Stade Prince Moulay Hassan in Rabat on July 26, 2026.

Kenya's Harambee Starlets suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against hosts Morocco in their opening match of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Sunday.

• Morocco dominated the game, scoring through Ouzraoui (20') and a brace from Jraidi (32', 46'), with Atiq also finding the net (28').
• The Moroccan side enjoyed 65.9% of ball possession and registered 17 goal attempts, compared to Kenya's two.
• Despite the scoreline, Harambee Starlets goalkeeper Lilian Awuor made six crucial saves.