Kenya suffer 4-0 humiliation to Morocco in WAFCON opener
Kenya's 2026 WAFCON campaign got off to a disappointing start after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to hosts Morocco in their Group A opening match...
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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.
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Harambee Starlets suffer 4-0 defeat to Morocco in WAFCON opener - July 2026
Kenya's Harambee Starlets suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to hosts Morocco in their opening match of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Sunday. The loss marked the Starlets' return to the continental finals after a decade-long absence from the competition. The match took place in Rabat, where the home team dominated the encounter. Head coach Beldine Odemba had expressed confidence in her team's readiness to compete against one of Africa's top women's football nations prior to the match. The defeat represents a significant setback for Kenya's women's football program following their return to the continental stage.
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