African Women's Cup 2026: Algeria vs Senegal, Morocco vs Kenya Matches

The African Women's Cup of Nations (AWCON) 2026 commenced on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Morocco, featuring two significant matches involving the host nation. Morocco, which was the unfortunate finalist in the previous tournament, hosted the event for the second time. The Moroccan national team, known as the Lionesses of the Atlas, faced off against Kenya at 20:00 GMT. Earlier in the day, Algeria, one of the tournament favorites, played its opening match against Senegal, beginning at 17:00 GMT.

AWCON 2026 Match Schedule (Times in GMT)
- Algeria vs Senegal (17:00) at Stade Moulay El Hassan, Rabat
- Morocco vs Kenya (20:00) at Stade Olympique, Rabat

This inaugural day of the tournament marked the beginning of competitive play, and both matches carried significant implications for the teams involved.