Morocco Vs Democratic Republic Of Congo @ Women Afcon

The Atlas Lionesses defeated Democratic Republic of  Congo 4-2 in their second Group A encounter on Tuesday, July 9 at the Olympic Stadium of Rabat, putting up a spectacular display in the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations hosted in Morocco.

Captain Ghizlane Chebbak was the standout of the evening, scoring three goals in the 25th, 43rd and 76th minutes to elevate her team and energise the home crowd.

Yasmin Mrabet clinched the victory with a composed penalty kick in the 83rd minute.

The Moroccan team displayed more poise and attacking flair despite brief pushback from the Democratic Republic of  Congo. With four points from this outcome, Morocco moves up to the top of Group A, tied with Zambia but ahead on goal differential.

Senegal is next with three points and Democratic Republic of Congo is still at the bottom of the standings without a victory.

Morocco now prepares for a crucial meeting against Senegal on Saturday, July 12 which might decide their progress to the knockout stage.