The Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) Technical Committee named Moroccan defender Nouhaila Benzina Player of the Match following the Atlas Lionesses’ 2-1 win over South Africa in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Benzina delivered a strong defensive performance to help Morocco secure a place in the semifinal and qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Morocco took the lead in the 31st minute when Sakina Ouzraoui converted a cross from Hanane Ait El Haj. Ait El Haj then doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 52nd minute.
Benzina, who has formed a strong central defensive partnership with Maryem Atiq since Morocco’s opening game against Kenya, played a key role in keeping South Africa’s attack under control, particularly in the second half.
Morocco will face the winner of Sunday’s quarterfinal between Cameroon and Nigeria in the semifinal on August 12 at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. local time.
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