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Morocco hand Harambee Starlets harsh WAFCON reality check

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Harambee Starlets' Eglay Mukhwana contests for the ball with Morocco's captain Ait El Haj in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group A opener at Stade Prince Moulay Hassan in Rabat on July 26, 2026. [Harambee Starlets, Facebook]

Kenya's long-awaited return to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) ended in disappointment last night after Harambee Starlets were comfortably beaten 4-0 by hosts Morocco in their Group A opener at Stade Prince Moulay Hassan in Rabat.

Making their first appearance at the continental finals in a decade, Beldine Odemba's charges showed early signs of belief and ambition before the tournament favourites took complete control with an impressive attacking display in front of their home supporters.

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