Algerian women started their journey in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco by securing a valuable and well-deserved victory against their Senegalese counterparts with a 2-0 win. This victory came in the match that brought the two teams together today, Sunday, as part of the first round of the tournament, confirming Algeria’s strong start and ambitions.
The match witnessed a remarkable performance from the Algerian players, with Marine Davour opening the scoring for Algeria by successfully converting a penalty at the 42nd minute of the first half. Then, at the 88th minute, player Melissa Beti added the second goal, securing the three points for “The Greens” and completing their deserved win.
With this result, Algeria temporarily topped Group A with three points, awaiting the outcome of the other group match between Morocco and Kenya. This victory over Senegal is an important step towards qualifying for the next round and boosts the team’s morale for the upcoming stages of the tournament.
Senegalese women were unable to respond to Algeria’s goals, leaving them with zero points in the group. This match outlines the fierce competition in the continental tournament, where all teams strive to give their best and achieve victories to advance towards the title.
