Morocco’s women’s national team is intensifying preparations ahead of a friendly against Mali on Friday in Rabat, as the squad builds toward the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to be held on home soil.
The match, scheduled at Moulay Hassan Stadium, is part of a training camp launched after the team’s last outing against Tanzania, with the coaching staff focusing on physical conditioning and tactical adjustments.
Midfielder Jade Nassi said the group had worked “both physically and strategically” since the start of the camp, adding that the team would approach the Mali test “with seriousness and determination.”
The fixture is expected to provide a competitive benchmark against a physically demanding opponent, with Mali known for its intensity and attacking pace.
Forward Kautar Azraf pointed to team cohesion as a key factor in the current preparation phase, describing a squad “moving in the same direction” ahead of the continental tournament.
Morocco, runners-up in the last two editions of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, is using the friendly schedule to refine its structure and build match readiness ahead of the competition, which it will host this summer.
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