An important change of plans has been announced regarding the friendly match between the Moroccan women's national football team and the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. Initially scheduled for June 5 in Beauvais, France, the encounter will now take place in Morocco. This change of venue offers both teams the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the facilities and climatic conditions of the host country of the upcoming 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The decision to move the match to Morocco will allow the Indomitable Lionesses to begin their acclimatization before the official start of the tournament. This friendly encounter, although preparatory, is of particular importance to the technical staff of both nations. The main objective will be to assess the automatisms and identify potential shortcomings to be corrected before the kick-off of the Women's AFCON.
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, whose final phase will take place in Morocco, has been rescheduled from July 25 to August 16, 2026. This competition will see the participation of 16 teams, compared to 12 in previous editions, a sign of the growth and increased competitiveness of women's football on the continent. The final draw took place on January 15, 2026, in Rabat. Morocco, as the host country, was automatically placed in position A1, while Nigeria, the defending champion, will occupy position C1.
The matches will be played in the cities of Casablanca, Fez, and Rabat. The continental tournament is a crucial step, as it will also serve as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, which will be held in Brazil. Four African teams will gain automatic qualification through their performances at WAFCON, while two more will participate in the intercontinental playoffs.
This friendly match will allow the technical staff to assess the players' physical condition, strengthen tactical cohesion, and test different options before the start of the tournament. The encounter also offers the Lionesses the opportunity to measure their level against a Moroccan team that is constantly improving. Cameroon will face Ghana on July 25, 2026, at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
