Morocco Defeats Mali 3-1 to Reach Women's Africa Cup of Nations Semifinals

rabat, morocco - Hosts Morocco secured a 3-1 victory over Mali in Rabat, with Ibtissam Jraïdi scoring twice, setting up a Women's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash against either Algeria or Ghana.

Morocco Defeats Mali 3-1 to Reach Women's Africa Cup of Nations Semifinals

Hosts Morocco emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over Mali in Rabat, securing a spot in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations semifinals. Ibtissam Jraïdi scored twice during the match, leading her team to a well-deserved victory.

Key Moments

Jraïdi opened the scoring in the seventh minute after being set up by Sakina Ouzraoui. She netted her second goal from a penalty in the 79th minute. Kenza Chapelle sealed the win with a late third goal, securing Morocco's advancement to the next round.

Match Highlights

Despite Mali's efforts, Morocco maintained control of the game, with players like Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy showcasing their skills. Mali managed to score a penalty in stoppage time through Aïssata Traoré but fell short of a comeback.

Semifinal Showdown

Morocco will now face the winner of the match between Algeria and Ghana in the semifinals at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday. The victory marks a significant milestone for the host nation in the ongoing Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament.