Senegal defeated Kenya 1-0 on Thursday to claim their first victory at the ongoing WAFCON 2026 tournament. The Lionesses of Teranga had to show immense grit to overcome the Harambee Starlets in a tightly contested encounter that remained undecided until the final whistle.
Senegal vs Kenya WAFCON 2026 result
Senegal secured their maiden win of the WAFCON 2026 tournament by beating Kenya 1-0 on Thursday. The decisive moment came in the first half when Seynabou Mbengue unleashed a powerful strike that left the Harambee Starlets defense trailing for the rest of the match.
It was a battle of nerves. While Senegal managed to find the breakthrough early, Kenya looked much more composed than in previous outings. The Harambee Starlets showed significant improvement during the match, pressing hard for an equalizer, but they simply couldn't find a way past the Senegalese wall.
Seynabou Mbengue's goal was a beauty. That first-half strike proved to be the difference-maker in a game where neither side wanted to give an inch. Wamma! The Senegalese defense stood firm under intense pressure as the clock ticked down.
How did Senegal beat Kenya in WAFCON 2026?
Senegal beat Kenya 1-0 during the WAFCON 2026 tournament through a Seynabou Mbengue first-half goal and a disciplined defensive performance that stifled the Kenyan attack for the remainder of the match.
Key match elements included:
- Seynabou Mbengue's powerful first-half strike
- Senegal's improved defensive resilience
- Kenya's increased tactical composure
Despite the narrow margin, this win provides a massive boost for Senegal in their group standings. For Kenya, the performance shows they are finding their rhythm, even if the result didn't go their way. They were much better than expected, but football is often decided by single moments of brilliance.
Who won Senegal vs Kenya in WAFCON 2026?
Senegal won the WAFCON 2026 fixture against Kenya with a final score of 1-0.
With the tournament heating up, every single point matters for these sides as they battle for supremacy in African women's football.
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Source: Kawowo Sports
