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Ya Biladi
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Moroccan Women's futsal team advances to CAN 2025 semi-finals with dominant win over Cameroon
The Moroccan women's futsal team has secured a place in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN Morocco 2025) after defeating Cameroon 7–1 on the second matchday of Group A. The game took place Thursday evening at the indoor hall of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat. Morocco's goals came from Amal El Ouafi (4th minute), an own goal by Yvana Mbozomo (12th), Chirine Knaidil (15th), Meryem Hajri (28th), Doha El Madani (33rd), Siham Tadlaoui (40th), and Malak Al Kilani (40th). Cameroon's sole goal was scored by Brunelle Beulou in the 17th minute. With this second group-stage victory—following their 8–1 win over Namibia on the opening day last Tuesday—Morocco has secured the top spot in Group A. The final match of the group will see Cameroon face Namibia on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. The winners of each of the three groups will advance directly to the semi-finals, while the fourth spot will go to the best-ranked runner-up across all groups. The two finalists of this inaugural Women's Futsal CAN will qualify for the Women's Futsal World Cup, scheduled to take place in the Philippines from November 27 to December 7, 2025.
Morocco World
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco Crushes Cameroon 8-1 to Reach Women's Futsal AFCON Semifinals
Rabat – The Atlas Lionesses trashed Cameroon in a heated AFCON futsal encounter. With an impressive 7-1 score, the Moroccan ladies left their opponents wallowing in defeat. After this breathtaking triumph on Thursday evening in Rabat, Morocco's women's futsal team booked a place in the semifinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The win, Morocco's second in as many matches, confirmed the team's dominance in Group A and secured their ticket to the next round. They had already brushed past Namibia 8-1 in the tournament opener on Tuesday. Backed by a lively home crowd at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex, the Moroccan side showed control, confidence, and hunger. From the opening minutes, the Atlas Lionesses played with intent, keeping the ball moving and pressing high to disrupt Cameroon's composure. Morocco secured a commanding victory over Cameroon in the Women's Futsal AFCON quarterfinals, with goals from Amal El Ouafi (4′), Chirine Knaidil (15′), Meryem Hajri (28′), Doha El Madani (33′), Siham Tadlaoui (40′), and Malak Al Kilani (40′), while an own goal from Cameroon's Yvana Mbozomo in the 12th minute added to the scoreline. Cameroon's only response came from Brunelle Beulou in the 17th minute. Morocco now tops Group A with six points. The final group match between Cameroon and Namibia is set for Saturday evening. According to the tournament format, the top team from each group advances to the semifinals, along with the best runner-up. The finalists of this year's edition will also secure a spot in the first-ever FIFA Women's Futsal World Cup, set to take place in the Philippines from November 27 to December 7. Tags: AFCON women futsalAtlas LionessesfutsalMorocco sports
