Saturday, July 12 – Final Group A Results
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Morocco 1–0 Senegal
A late first-half penalty from Yasmin Mrabet secured victory for the hosts, who tops Group A unbeaten with 7 points. -
Zambia 1–0 DR Congo
Star forward Racheal Kundananji fired a sublime free-kick in the 9th minute. DR Congo were later reduced to 10 players, but Zambia held on to finish second with 7 points.
Final Group A Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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| 1 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 7 |
| 2 | Zambia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 7 |
| 3 | Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 3 |
| 4 | DR Congo | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | −6 | 0 |
Morocco edges into first place based on goal difference. Senegal must now hope to qualify as one of the best two third-placed teams.
What This Means
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Morocco remain unbeaten with 2 wins and 1 draw, showcasing their strength in front of home fans.
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Zambia, trailing on GD, will face a quarter-final challenge but carry momentum from a tight, controlled performance.
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Senegal and DR Congo exit group football — Senegal may sneak through on best third-place results, DR Congo bow out without a point.
Quarter-Final Outlook
Morocco and Zambia have officially booked their places in the last eight. Their next opponents will be determined by the quarter-final draw as the tournament intensifies.
In Group A, it was strength and discipline that paid off—Morocco’s home advantage and Zambia’s tactical grit earning their passages.
