Host, Morocco commenced their campaign in the 14th edition of the Africa Women Cup of Nations with a slim 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Ghizlane Chebbak scored the only goal of the encounter in the 29th minute.
However, the Teranga Lionesses of Senegal are top of the group after a goal in each half from Ndeye Awa Diakhate and Nguenar Ndiaye gave Senegal a 2-0 victory over Uganda.
In group B’s opening match played at the Stade Mohammed V, in Casablanca, Zambia and Cameroon played out a goalless draw.
