Morocco v Burkina Faso in Women's African Cup of Nations - in pictures

The opening ceremony and match took place in Rabat

The opening ceremony of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, Morocco, before the match between Morocco and Burkina Faso. All photos by EPA

Host nation Morocco is midway through an ambitious four-year investment plan into women's football, aiming to increase the women's game's popularity in the country.

The second game in Group A will take place on Sunday when the Ugandan Cranes open their account against Senegal.

Morocco's players pose for a team photo ahead of their match against Burkina Faso.

Burkina Faso's players.

Moroccan fans at the opening match in Rabat.

Salma Amani of Morocco, right, in action against Assanato Nako of Burkina Faso.

Hanane Ait El Haj, left, of Morocco, in action against Balkissa Sawadogo and Assanato Nako of Burkina Faso.

Salma Amani of Morocco, left, and Madinatou Rouamba of Burkina Faso.

Morocco's head coach Reynald Pedros gives instructions from the sidelines.

Players of Morocco celebrate a goal against Burkina Faso, during the soccer match of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations between Morocco and Burkina Faso, in Rabat, Morocco, 02 July 2022. EPA / Jalal Morchidi

Ghizlane Chebbak's free-kick was enough to earn the North Africans their first win in the competition for 24 years.

The Moroccans next meet Uganda, also in Rabat, on Tuesday.

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