Debutants Morocco make history in Women’s World Cup
The Atlas Lionesses have joined South Africa and Nigeria as Africa’s representatives in the knockout round of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
The Moroccans qualified for the World tournament for the first time and now carry Africa’s hopes in the round of 16.
They edged Columbia 1-0 in their last group game on Thursday, August 3, finishing second in Group H.
Anissa Lahmari has been the key player for the debutants. She scored Morocco’s breakthrough goal against Columbia who are equally qualified as group leaders.
Morocco will face France in the 8th finals.
Here are the complete fixtures:
(August 5)
Switzerland vs Spain
Japan vs Norway
(August 6)
Netherlands vs South Africa
Sweden vs United States
(August 7)
England vs Nigeria
Australia vs Denmark
(August 8)
Columbia vs Jamaica
France vs Morocco
The tournament started on July 20, 2023, and will end on August 20.
