A tense 0-0 stalemate unfolded at Rabat’s Moulay El Hassan Stadium on Monday evening as Senegal and Morocco played out the final match of Group A at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026. The goalless draw brought an abrupt end to the Teranga Lionesses’ campaign, eliminating them from the competition in the group phase.
With Morocco already assured of their quarter-final berth and determined to finish the group stage unbeaten and top of the section, their focus shifted to maintaining momentum. Senegal, under the guidance of coach Mame Moussa Cissé, required nothing short of a win to remain in contention for one of the top two spots that would secure progression to the next round.
The match unfolded as a tactical stalemate, with both teams cancelling each other out throughout 90 minutes. Morocco, having already claimed victories against Kenya (4-0) and Algeria (1-0) in their opening two fixtures, completed their group stage campaign without defeat and as group leaders. Senegal, meanwhile, suffered an opening setback against Algeria (0-2) before rallying with a crucial 1-0 win over Kenya. Victory over Morocco would have been required to progress, but the draw ensured their campaign concluded at the group stage.
The outcome marks another disappointment for Senegal’s women’s national team, whose ambitions of surpassing their quarter-final finishes in 2022 and 2024 were dashed yet again. With this elimination, they become the second team in Group A to exit the tournament before the knockout rounds.