Senegal opened the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco with a commanding 4–0 win over DR Congo, moving to the top of Group A. Forwards Mama Diop and Ngeunar Ndiaye scored two goals apiece—all before half-time—after repeatedly exploiting gaps in the Congolese back line in Mohammedia. Nine-time champions Nigeria also began their campaign emphatically, defeating Tunisia 3–0 in Casablanca to launch their bid for a record-extending 10th continental crown. Algeria completed the day’s programme by overcoming Botswana, giving the North Africans a positive start to the tournament’s group stage.