A message of unity for Senegal and Africa
Senegal and Africa's Lioness Sakina Ouzraoui delivered a message of unity, reminding that football should remain a space of unity despite field rivalries.
The Moroccan player held to remind that, despite field rivalries or political tensions between some countries, football should remain a space of unity.
"We are all Africans"
Questioned in the mixed zone after the 0-0 draw against Senegal at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, the Barcelona native insisted on the fraternity between African teams.
"Moroccans, Senegalese, Kenyans… we are all Africans. There is no difference between us," she explained.
A reminder of the power of football
A simple but particularly strong message in the current context.
Football is regularly crossed by historical, sporting, identity, or political rivalries.
Ouzraoui chose to remind that those should not prevent respect between players and peoples.
What's next?
The Morocco now turns to another major appointment: the quarter-final against South Africa, this Saturday, with a place in the last four at stake.
The Lionesses have beaten Algeria (1-0), before sharing points with Senegal (0-0).
They now turn to another major appointment: the quarter-final against South Africa, this Saturday, with a place in the last four at stake.
