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Jorge Vilda: Atlas Lionesses Determined to Reach Third Consecutive WAFCON Final

Jorge Vilda says Morocco are fully focused on reaching the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final for a third consecutive edition as the Atlas Lionesses prepare for a demanding semifinal against Cameroon.

By the Atlas Lions Editorial Desk11 Aug 2026How we report

The Atlas Lionesses are one victory away from another historic WAFCON final.

As Morocco prepares to face Cameroon in the semifinals, head coach Jorge Vilda has made the team's ambition perfectly clear: reach the final for the third consecutive edition and continue the nation's remarkable rise in African women's football.

Another Historic Night Awaits

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Vilda described Cameroon as a difficult and highly competitive opponent, emphasizing that Morocco will need to produce a top-level performance to secure a place in the final.

The Spanish coach expects a closely contested encounter, with both teams determined to take the next step toward continental glory.

For the Atlas Lionesses, the opportunity is another chance to create history on home soil. ## Confidence Built on Experience

Vilda also confirmed that all of his players are available for the semifinal, providing the coaching staff with a full squad as the decisive stages of the tournament arrive.

That depth has been strengthened by the experience within the group, with the coach highlighting the stability and maturity that his players bring to the biggest matches.

The squad has spent months preparing physically and mentally for this moment, and Vilda believes the team is ready to embrace the pressure.

A Third Final in Sight

Morocco has already reached the WAFCON final in the previous two editions, establishing the Atlas Lionesses among the continent's leading women's national teams.

Now, they have another opportunity to go one step further.

After coming so close in recent tournaments, the ambition is no longer simply to reach the final—it is to continue the journey toward Morocco's first-ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.

One Match From the Biggest Stage

The semifinal against Cameroon represents another defining chapter for a generation that has transformed Moroccan women's football.

With a full squad, home support, and the experience of two consecutive final appearances behind them, the Atlas Lionesses enter the occasion with belief and determination.

Ninety minutes stand between Morocco and another WAFCON final. The dream is alive, the squad is ready, and the Atlas Lionesses are determined to keep writing history.

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