Algeria secured the bronze medal at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, after beating hosts Morocco 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the third-place match.
Morocco took the lead through Kautar Azraf, whose first-half goal gave the Atlas Lionesses a 1-0 advantage at the break.
Morocco appeared to have doubled their lead in the second half when Maryam Atiq found the net, but the goal was disallowed, leaving the hosts with a narrow advantage.
Algeria continued to press for an equaliser and were rewarded in the 83rd minute when Lina Boussaha scored to bring the match level at 1-1.
Neither side could find a decisive goal before the final whistle, forcing the bronze-medal contest into a penalty shootout.
Algeria held their nerve from the spot, winning 3-2 to secure third place and the bronze medal at the tournament.
The final is scheduled for Sunday between Cameroon and Malawi.
Source: NAN
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