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Morocco women's national football team
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The Morocco women's national football team (Arabic: منتخب المغرب لكرة القدم للسيدات) represents Morocco in international women's football and is managed by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. The team played its first international match in 1998, as part of the third Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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They have participated in the FIFA Women's World Cup once, in 2023. They made history in the same tournament,[2] qualifying to the knock-out stages after placing second in the group stages before they fell short in the Round of 16 to France.

The traditional rivals of Morocco are mainly Spain, Algeria, Tunisia and Egypt.[3]

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History

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The Journey of Morocco’s Women’s National Football Team

On 26 April 2006, Morocco made their first ever final in the 2006 Arab Women's Championship, defeating Egypt 4–2 in the semi-final. They lost the final 1–0 against Algeria.[4]

Milestones in Moroccan Women’s Football

On 22 February 2020, Morocco lionesses managed to win the 2020 UNAF Women's Cup after defeating Algeria 2–0 to top the final standings.[5][6]

After hiatus and lack of achievement, the Women's AFCON was expanded to 12 teams, starting from 2020, but due to COVID-19 pandemic, the first edition was held in Morocco 2022 instead.[7] Using this home advantage, Morocco restarted its women's football structure, rebuilt its women's team that has long been neglected. With greater interest, Morocco was able to create history by reaching the semi-finals in their home soil.[8][9] With this achievement, Morocco made a history as the first Arab country to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup,[10][11] debuting in 2023.[12][13] Morocco went on to make another historic chapter as the first North African and Arab country to participate in the final of a continental tournament by beating African powerhouse and three-times defending champions Nigeria on penalties.[14][15] However, Morocco could not finish its dream in the final after losing to an experienced South African side, whose two goals crushed the Moroccan dream to win the title.[16][17]

Evolution of Women’s Football in Morocco

In their first ever FIFA Women's World Cup, Morocco qualified to the knockout stages after placing second in their group, losing their first match 6–0 to Germany[18][19] and winning both their second and third match 1–0 respectively against South Korea and Colombia.[20][21][22] This made them the lowest ranked nation to qualify for the knock-out stages.[23][24] In the game against South Korea, Moroccan player Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to play in a World Cup match wearing a hijab.[25] Morocco ended their journey in the Round of 16, after losing 4–0 to France.[26]

On 12 October 2023, Spanish coach Jorge Vilda was announced as the new head coach of the Moroccan women's team.[27][28] On 14 November 2023, Morocco was nominated for the 2023 Best African Women’s National Team of the Year by CAF.[29]

In the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco qualified to the knockout stages after finishing top in the group stages winning 2 matches and drawing one.[30] They faced Mali and claimed a 3–1 victory.[31] In the semi-final, they defeated Ghana in a penalty shootout.[32] In the final, Morocco lost 3–2 to Nigeria, marking their second consecutive defeat in a WAFCON final.[33][34]

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Nicknames

The Morocco women's national football team has been known or nicknamed as the "Atlas Lionesses".[35][36]

Home stadium

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FPrince Moulay Abdellah Stadium

Morocco's home matches were held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, managed by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. The stadium served as the home ground for AS FAR and frequently hosted matches for the men's team. Situated in Rabat, Morocco, this iconic venue has been the stage for numerous significant tournaments. Among these, the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations stands out as a significant event, where Morocco showcased their prowess by playing all their matches at this stadium and even reached the final. Though they lost to South Africa in the final, the stadium will forever be remembered for witnessing Morocco's historic qualification to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time.

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Morocco's home colours are most red shirts and green shorts and socks, away colours are usually all white or all green.

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Results and fixtures

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The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

  Win   Draw   Lose   Fixture

2024

25 October 2024 (2024-10-25) Friendly Morocco  4–1  Tanzania Casablanca, Morocco
19:00 UTC+1
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Stadium: Père Jégo Stadium
Referee: Yacine Samassa (Mauritania)
29 October 2024 (2024-10-29) Friendly Morocco  7–0  Senegal Casablanca, Morocco
19:00 UTC+1
Report Stadium: Père Jégo Stadium
Referee: Teneba Bagayoko (Mali)
28 November 2024 (2024-11-28) Friendly Morocco  3–1  Botswana Tétouan, Morocco
18:00 UTC+1
Report
Stadium: Saniat Rmel Stadium
Referee: Aida Sy (Senegal)
3 December 2024 (2024-12-03) Friendly Morocco  1–0  Mali Tétouan, Morocco
18:00 UTC+1 Jraïdi 7' Report Stadium: Saniat Rmel Stadium
Referee: Zomadre Kore (Ivory Coast)

2025

21 February 2025 (2025-02-21) Friendly Morocco  1–0  Ghana Casablanca, Morocco
18:00 UTC+1 Ouzraoui Diki 90+1' Report Stadium: Père Jégo Stadium
25 February 2025 (2025-02-25) Friendly Morocco  1–1  Haiti Casablanca, Morocco
18:00 UTC+1 Chebbak 43' Report Mondesir 39' Stadium: Père Jégo Stadium
4 April 2025 (2025-04-04) Friendly Morocco  3–1  Tunisia Casablanca, Morocco
18:00 UTC+0 Report
  • Shaiek 48'
Stadium: Père Jégo Stadium
Referee: Natacha Konan Akissi (Ivory Coast)
8 April 2025 (2025-04-08) Friendly Morocco  0–1  Cameroon Casablanca, Morocco
18:00 UTC+1 Report Onguéné 18' Stadium: Père Jégo Stadium
4 June 2025 (2025-06-04) Friendly Morocco  5–1  Kenya Tangier, Morocco
17:00 UTC+1 Report Adhiambo 20' Stadium: Stade du village sportif de Tanger
Attendance: 0 (behind closed doors)
Referee: Khaoula El Mehdi (Morocco)
15 June 2025 (2025-06-15) Friendly Morocco  1–0  Cape Verde Salé, Morocco
17:00 UTC+1 Jraïdi 66' Report Stadium: Mohamed VI Football Complex
19 June 2025 (2025-06-19) Friendly Morocco  4–2  Malawi Kenitra, Morocco
20:30 UTC+1
Report Stadium: Kenitra Municipal Stadium
Referee: Aida Sy (Senegal)
28 June 2025 (2025-06-28) Friendly Morocco  4–0  Tanzania Rabat, Morocco
20:30 UTC+1 Report Stadium: Olympic Stadium
Referee: Zakia El Grini (Morocco)
5 July WAFCON 2024 GS Morocco  2–2  Zambia Rabat, Morocco
21:00
Report Stadium: Olympic Stadium
Referee: Shamirah Nabadda (Uganda)
9 July WAFCON 2024 GS DR Congo  2–4  Morocco Rabat, Morocco
20:00 Report
Stadium: Olympic Stadium
Referee: Antsino Twanyanyukwa (Namibia)
12 July WAFCON 2024 GS Morocco  1–0  Senegal Rabat, Morocco
20:00 Mrabet 45+2' (pen.) Report Stadium: Olympic Stadium
Referee: Shamirah Nabadda (Uganda)
18 July WAFCON 2024 QF Morocco  3–1  Mali Rabat, Morocco
21:00
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Stadium: Olympic Stadium
Referee: Akhona Makalima (South Africa)
22 July 2025 (2025-07-22) CAF WAFCON 2024 SF Morocco  1–1 (a.e.t.)
(4–2 p)
 Ghana Rabat, Morocco
21:00 Report Stadium: Olympic Stadium
Referee: Suavis Iratunga (Burundi)
Penalties

sources: "Morocco Results and Fixtures". Soccerway.com. "Morocco – Soccer – Team Profile". globalsportsarchive.

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Coaching staff

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Players

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Yasmin Mrabet played numerous games for Morocco

Current squad

Caps and goals accurate up to and including (12 July 2025).

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Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up to the squad in the past 12 months.

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Previous squads

FIFA Women's World Cup
Africa Women Cup of Nations
UNAF Women's Tournament
Malta International Women's Football Tournament
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Player records

*Active players in bold, statistics correct as of (28 June 2025).

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Ibtissam Jraïdi is Morocco's top scorer with 30 goals.

Competitive record

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FIFA Women's World Cup

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Olympic Games

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Women's Africa Cup of Nations

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*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

All-Africa Games

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Arab Women's Cup

Morocco lost to Algeria in the championship game of the first Arab Women's Cup in 2006 after defeating host Egypt 4–2 in the semi-finals.[42]

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UNAF Women's Tournament

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Honours

Major competitions

Runners-up: 2022, 2024

Regional

Champions: 2020
Runners-up: 2006
Runners-up: 2021

Other

Champions: 2022

Awards

2nd place, silver medalist(s) Second place: 2022, 2023

See also

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