The Lionesses of the Atlas Take on Congo en Route to the 2028 Olympic Games
The National Women’s Football Team: The Atlas Lionesses to Face the Republic of Congo
The National Women’s Football Team, known as the Atlas Lionesses, will take on the Republic of Congo in the second round of the African qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
A Schedule Set by CAF
The draw, which took place this Wednesday at the headquarters of the African Football Confederation in Cairo, confirmed the matches for this second round, scheduled between October 5 and October 13.
This stage represents a significant milestone for the Atlas Lionesses in their pursuit of Olympic qualification.
A Potential Clash Against Nigeria
Should they qualify, the Moroccan team will face the winner of the matchup between Sudan or Comoros and Nigeria, one of the continent’s most formidable opponents.
Start of the Qualifiers in June 2026
The first round of the African qualifiers will be held from June 1 to June 9, 2026, featuring several scheduled matches, including Sudan vs. Comoros, South Sudan vs. Madagascar, and Mauritius vs. Djibouti.
