Morocco Women continue preparations for WAFCON 2026 with draw against New Zealand

Morocco’s women’s national team played out a 0-0 draw against New Zealand in an international friendly on Tuesday as they continued preparations for upcoming major competitions.

Atlas Lionesses Continue AFCON Preparations

The Atlas Lionesses faced the New Zealand national team on the evening of June 9, 2026, in a closely contested match that ended without either side finding the back of the net.

The friendly was staged in Malaga, Spain, and formed part of Morocco’s build-up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where the team will be aiming to make a strong impression on home soil.

Focus Turns to Women’s AFCON

With the continental tournament fast approaching, Morocco are using a series of friendly matches to fine tune their squad and assess preparations ahead of the competition.

At the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco have been drawn in Group A alongside Kenya, Senegal, and Algeria.

Continental Showpiece Set for July

The 2026 Women’s AFCON is scheduled to begin in late July following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Morocco will be hoping to build momentum in the coming weeks as they continue their preparations for the highly anticipated tournament.