WAFCON 2026: Teranga Lionesses Edge Harambee Starlets in Hard-Fought Opener
The Senegal Women’s National Team launched their continental campaign with a vital 1-0 victory over Kenya at the Stade Père Jégo in Casablanca.
Head coach Mame Moussa Cissé deployed a highly disciplined defensive structure that successfully neutralized the physical threat posed by the East African side.
This narrow triumph immediately secures three crucial points for the Teranga Lionesses as they look to navigate a highly competitive group stage.
The decisive moment of the match arrived in the 38th minute when forward Hapsatou Malado Diallo capitalised on a defensive defensive lapse.
The foreign-based striker showed immense composure to slot the ball past the rushing Kenyan goalkeeper after a brilliant midfield turnover.
Despite a late, aggressive offensive push from the Harambee Starlets in the final minutes, Senegal’s backline held firm to preserve a crucial opening-day clean sheet.
This strategic victory positions Senegal favorably in the tournament standings, boosting their confidence ahead of the upcoming matchdays.y
Conversely, the defeat puts immense pressure on Kenya, who must now get search for maximum points in their next fixture to keep knockout hopes alive.
The Teranga Lionesses will look to carry this winning momentum forward as they prepare for their next tactical challenge under the lights.
