Morocco’s women’s national football team will face Malawi on Thursday evening in an international friendly as part of their ongoing preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which the North African nation is set to host.
The encounter is scheduled to take place at the Stade Municipal de Kénitra, with kick-off at 8:30 p.m. local time.
For Morocco, it marks another key step in fine-tuning tactics, assessing squad cohesion, and sharpening match fitness ahead of a tournament they hope to win on home soil.
Head coach Reynald Pedros and his squad have been deep in training, building momentum and cohesion as they prepare to meet expectations in front of their own fans.
Thursday’s friendly provides a chance to simulate the competitive environment they will soon face and offers fringe players the opportunity to impress ahead of final squad decisions.
Morocco enters this phase of preparation with growing ambition.
The team’s recent progress on the continental stage, coupled with its historic run to the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final, has heightened expectations both domestically and across the African football community.
A convincing performance against Malawi would reinforce their status as one of the teams to watch in the upcoming edition of the tournament.
For Malawi, the fixture is equally significant.
The Scorchers are looking to build experience and confidence by playing against higher-ranked opposition.
The match presents a platform to assess their tactical setup and player readiness while gaining invaluable exposure in a challenging environment.
Beyond the technical and tactical significance, Thursday’s encounter also serves as a symbolic moment for women’s football in both nations.
As interest and investment in the women’s game continue to grow, international friendlies like this underscore the increasing competitiveness and visibility of African women’s football.
Both sides will be aiming for more than just a result; they’ll seek to extract lessons, build rhythm, and fine-tune their squads in anticipation of a major continental showdown.
With the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations edging closer, Morocco’s friendly against Malawi is not just a test of preparation—it is a statement of intent.
