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Morocco World
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco's Women's Futsal Team Qualifies for World Cup
Rabat – Morocco's women's futsal team made history by reaching the final of the first-ever Women's Futsal Africa Cup of Nations 2025, currently being held in Rabat. On Monday, April 28, they delivered a dominant performance with a 5-1 win over Angola in the semifinals. The victory also secured them a place in the upcoming FIFA Women's Futsal World Cup, which will take place in the Philippines from November 27 to December 7. The match, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex, saw Morocco take control early on. Doha El Madani opened the scoring in the 13th minute, but despite Morocco's strong start, Angola managed to equalize just before halftime, briefly quieting the home crowd. After the break, Morocco regained momentum. Although they missed a penalty in the 28th minute, they quickly bounced back. Zineb Erroudany scored a powerful goal to restore the lead, and that strike opened the door for a flurry of goals. Jasmine Demraoui extended the lead, El Madani added her second of the match, and Meryem Hajri sealed the win with a fifth goal in the final minute. This semifinal success follows an impressive group-stage run where Morocco crushed Namibia 8-1 and Cameroon 7-1. Now, with home support and growing confidence, the Atlas Lionesses are set to face Tanzania in the final, who defeated Cameroon 3-2 in the other semifinal. As they prepare for the championship match, Morocco's women's futsal team is on the brink of winning their first-ever continental title — a proud moment in a historic tournament for African women's futsal. Tags: 2025 Futsal AFCONAFCON women futsalmoroccan futsal team
Morocco World
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco's Women's Futsal Team to Face Angola in Women's Futsal AFCON Semifinals
Rabat — Morocco's national women's futsal team will lock horns with Angola in the semifinals of the Women's Futsal AFCON on Monday. The tournament continues until April 30 in Rabat. Morocco and Angola both finished first in their respective groups during the pool phase — Morocco in Group A and Angola in Group B. Angola clinched Egypt with a well-fought 3-1 win. The match kicks off at 8:00 p.m. Morocco time at the indoor hall of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat. The other semifinal will feature Tanzania, which topped Group C, against Cameroon, which qualified as the best second-place team among the three groups. This match takes place earlier on the same day at 5:00 p.m. The Atlas Lionesses secured on April 24 a spot in the tournament's semifinals, overwhelming Cameroon in an intense AFCON futsal showdown. Morocco secured a decisive 7-1 victory, leaving their opponents struggling to respond throughout the match. 'Every match has its strategy and management. Today (Thursday), the national team showed a different face, and we proved that we're ready for all scenarios,' Morocco's coach Adil Sayeh told reporters after his team's convincing win. 'We showed that we have players of a high level,' Sayeh continued, thanking the team's players for their rigorous work and commitment, as well as their 'fighting spirit, their discipline, and their patience.' The coach applauded his team's performance, saying: 'The players showed the African continent that we have a world-class futsal team. God willing, our eyes are on the title, but we'll take it step by step.' He showed his readiness for a victory in the African tournament. 'Today we finished the group stage, and now our focus is on the semifinal.' Sayeh stressed the importance of their Monday's match, noting they 'have to think about the semifinal, because that's the match that will qualify us for the World Cup. After that, we'll think about the final, God willing.' The two finalists of this African Cup will qualify for the Women's Futsal World Cup, scheduled to take place in the Philippines from November 27 to December 7, 2025. Running from April 22–30, 2025, the tournament marks the first-ever official continental competition for women's futsal under CAF's banner. Tags: 2025 Futsal AFCONfutsalMorocco Futsalwomen futsal
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
Morocco World
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco's Atlas Lionesses Thrash Namibia 8-1 in AFCON Futsal Opener
Rabat – Morocco's women's futsal team opened their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a resounding 8-1 victory over Namibia on Tuesday evening at the Moulay Abdellah Complex in Rabat. The team looked assured from the start and showed no hesitation in their first group-stage match on home soil. The first half saw the Atlas Lionesses set the tone, controlling the game with calm precision and sharp offensive play. They walked into halftime with a 5-0 lead, thanks to goals from Soumia Hadi, Doha El Madani, Siham Tadlaoui Maaloum, Malek Zaid Alkilani, and Amal El Ouafi. Several missed chances kept the score from climbing even higher. Rather than easing off in the second half, Morocco stepped back onto the court with renewed energy. Drissia Korrych and Jasmine Demraoui each added a goal to keep the pressure on. Namibia's Fiola Vliete managed to slip one past the Moroccan defense after a brief lapse in concentration, but the gap was far too wide to close. The match drew strong support from the stands, with Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) President Fouzi Lekjaa and national futsal coach Hicham Dguig in attendance. Morocco will now prepare to face Cameroon in their second group match, scheduled for Thursday, April 24 at 8 p.m. in Rabat. The stakes are high in this competition . The top two teams will earn a place at the first-ever FIFA Women's Futsal World Cup, which will take place in the Philippines from November 21 to December 7, 2025. Tags: Atlas LionessesMorocco FutsalMorocco sportsWAFCON futsal
CAF
22-04-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Women's Futsal AFCON: Let the show begin!
The very first Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Futsal kicks off in Rabat on Tuesday, 22 April at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex. The groundbreaking tournament brings together eight nations determined to shine in a rapidly growing sport. Just like 11-aside football, African women's futsal is experiencing rapid growth, driven by ambitious federations and youth eager for recognition. Now, all eyes are on Rabat, where the sport is daring to dream bigger. Morocco to lead the way As host country and trailblazer in the development of women's futsal, Morocco begins its campaign against Namibia (8:00 PM) in a venue that promises to be electric. With a well-prepared squad and meticulous preparation, the Atlas Lionesses approach this event with ambition. But before that evening clash, two other matches will kick off the opening day. At 2:00 PM, Angola faces Guinea in what promises to be an intense duel between two technically gifted sides in Group B. Then at 5:00 PM, Madagascar takes on Senegal in Group C — a showdown between a rising team and another aiming to establish itself as a continental powerhouse. Matchday 1 (Tuesday, 22 April) Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex, Rabat• 2:00 PM – Angola vs Guinea (Group B)• 5:00 PM – Madagascar vs Senegal (Group C) • 8:00 PM – Morocco vs Namibia (Group A)
