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⚽ The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) got underway with an exciting Group A clash as Algeria defeated Senegal 2-0 to claim the tournament's first three points.
Captain Marine Dafeur opened the scoring from the penalty spot just before halftime, shifting the momentum in Algeria's favor. 🇩🇿 Despite controlling possession for long stretches, Senegal couldn't find a way past a disciplined Algerian defense and an inspired Chloé N'Gazi between the posts.
As the Lionesses pushed forward in search of an equalizer, Melissa Bethi produced a moment of magic late in the match, beating her defender inside the box before firing home a brilliant finish to seal a memorable opening-night victory.
🏆 The win puts Algeria at the top of Group A ahead of the remaining opening-round fixture between Morocco and Kenya, while Senegal will look to bounce back in its next match.
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