Morocco face South Africa this evening in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, with a place in the last four at stake.
The Atlas Lionesses will take on the reigning champions at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, with kickoff scheduled for 9:00 p.m. local time.
Head coach Jorge Vilda has now revealed the starting XI he has selected for the highly anticipated quarterfinal clash.
With the tournament reaching its decisive stages, Morocco will look to combine home support, tactical discipline, and attacking quality as they continue their pursuit of a historic first WAFCON title.
Morocco’s Starting XI
Goalkeeper: Khadija Er-Rmichi
Defenders: - Hanane Ait El Haj - Nouhaila Benzina - Nesryne El Chad - Zineb Redouani
Midfielders: - Ghizlane Chebbak - Yasmin-Katie Mrabet - Elodie Nahla Nakkach
Forwards: - Sakina Ouzraoui - Sanaa Mssoudy - Ibtissam Jraidi
The Atlas Lionesses will now aim to deliver another strong performance on home soil and secure their place in the WAFCON semifinals.