Algeria claim Women’s Africa Cup of Nations bronze after Morocco shootout

Algeria secured a historic bronze medal at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after beating Morocco 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the third-place play-off.

The result gave Algeria a landmark finish in the tournament after a tense contest with hosts Morocco was decided from the spot. Neither side could be separated after 90 minutes, with the match ending 1-1 and forcing the bronze-medal play-off to a penalty shootout.

Algeria held their nerve when it mattered most, winning the shootout 3-2 to complete a historic achievement at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Morocco, who had hosted the match, were left without the third-place medal after the deciding kicks.

The tournament reports also state that Cameroon reached the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final by defeating Morocco 3-1 on penalties after a goalless semi-final in Rabat.

That semi-final was settled without either side scoring during the match, leaving the finalists to be determined by penalties. Cameroon prevailed 3-1 in the shootout and advanced to the final, while Morocco’s campaign ended after the defeat in Rabat.

In another dramatic semi-final report, Malawi are described as reaching their maiden Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final after defeating Algeria 3-1 in Rabat, Morocco, on Wednesday night.

Malawi’s victory was presented as a first appearance in the competition’s final, marking a significant moment in the country’s women’s football history. The match was described as dramatic, with Malawi overcoming Algeria 3-1 to secure their place in the tournament’s title decider.

The reports therefore record major milestones for Algeria, Cameroon and Malawi during the competition. Algeria are credited with winning a historic bronze medal after the 1-1 draw and 3-2 penalty victory over Morocco. Cameroon are reported to have reached the final after a 0-0 semi-final and a 3-1 shootout win against Morocco. Malawi are also reported to have reached their maiden final after a 3-1 semi-final victory over Algeria.

Morocco’s involvement is recorded in both the semi-final and third-place reports. They lost to Cameroon 3-1 on penalties after the goalless semi-final in Rabat before later facing Algeria in the third-place play-off, where Algeria won 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.

Algeria’s results are likewise recorded at different stages of the tournament, with the side described as both losing 3-1 to Malawi in a dramatic semi-final and later defeating Morocco to take the bronze medal. The match reports place the decisive games in Rabat, Morocco, and identify Wednesday night as the occasion of Malawi’s semi-final success.