FULL STORY IN CAPTION 👇 Algeria qualified for the Women’s World Cup for the first time after defeating ten-player Ivory Coast 2-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. North African rival Morocco also booked a place at next year’s tournament in Brazil by beating South Africa 2-1, returning to the global stage after appearing in 2023. Ivory Coast went ahead through Ines Konan but lost Nsira Ouedraogo to a first-half red card. Algeria recovered with second-half goals from Ines Khiri and Amira Ould Braham, while the Ivorians also missed a penalty. Morocco established a two-goal lead through Sakina Ouzraoui and Hanane Ait El Haj before surviving South Africa’s response. All four African semi-finalists qualify directly for the World Cup, scheduled from June 24 to July 25. Ivory Coast and South Africa still have a route through inter-confederation playoffs. Algeria’s breakthrough expands the continent’s representation and creates a landmark moment for its women’s programme, while Morocco gains another opportunity to build on its previous tournament experience. #SportsNews #Football #Athletes #WorldSport #DosySports [sports, football, competition, athletes, world sport]

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