Algeria get off to a perfect start at CAN 2026 with dominant win over Senegal

Football Africa Cup of Nations Women Algeria get off to a perfect start at CAN 2026 with dominant win over Senegal Algeria get off to a perfect start at CAN 2026 with dominant win over Senegal Anna Carreau Algeria gets off to a perfect start at CAN with a win over Senegal JALAL MORCHIDI / EPA / Profimedia A successful debut for Algeria, who claimed a 2-0 victory over Senegal in the opening match of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The Greens took the lead with a penalty in the first half and sealed the win at the very end of the game thanks to a goal from former Nantes player, now signed with Washington Spirit for a record fee, Melissa Bethi.