WAFCON 2026: Morocco coach, Vilda talks up ‘big win’ over Kenya

Morocco head coach, Jorge Vilda can’t hide his excitement after his team make a winning start at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports.

The hosts thrashed Kenya’s Harambee Starlets 4-0 in the opening fixture of the tournament at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat on Sunday night.

Ibtissam Jraidi scored twice, while Sakina Ouzraoui and Meriem Atiq were also on target for the Atlas Lionesses.

Vilda, praised his players for their impressive performance in the game.

“It’s a good start. When you start a tournament like this, it means you’ve had good preparation. I’m satisfied with what I saw from the team today,” Vilda was quoted by CAFonline.

The Atlas Lionesses moved top of Group A on goal difference ahead of Algeria, who defeated Senegal 2-0 in their first game.

Vilda’s side will face Algeria in their second group game on Thursday.