WAFCON 2026: Black Magic — Former striker Senegal's Ndiaye stops Morocco twice from the spot

Tournament hosts Morocco were left scratching their heads in disbelief on Monday night after a 20-year-old former striker pulled off an unbelievable goalkeeper masterclass to end their perfect start to WAFCON 2026.

The Atlas Lionesses had already secured their spot in the quarter-finals before kickoff at a hostile Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.

However, Jorge Vilda’s star-studded squad desperately wanted to finish Group A with three straight wins.

Instead, they ran straight into a brick wall named Adji Ndiaye, who celebrated her 20th birthday by completely stealing the show for Senegal.

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Morocco completely dominated possession in the first half, with the returning Ghizlane Chebbak alongside Sakina Ouzraoui throwing everything at the West Africans.

But a compact and fiercely disciplined Senegal backline refused to break, frustrating the host nation heading into the interval.

The ultimate moment of madness arrived in the 69th minute when Morocco were handed a golden opportunity to break the deadlock from the penalty spot.

Yasmin Mrabet stepped up confidently for the hosts, but Ndiaye, who remarkably used to play as an outfield striker, guessed correctly to parry the ball away.

In a staggering twist of drama, the referee ordered the penalty to be retaken. Unfazed by the immense pressure of the roaring Rabat crowd, the young shot-stopper produced another magnificent save against Mrabet's second attempt, sparking wild celebrations from the underdogs.

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Ndiaye went on to register seven crucial saves throughout the physical encounter, earning a well-deserved Player of the Match award and leaving football fans completely stunned across social media platforms.

“Save: 1%, Black Magic: 99%,” one fan joked online, unable to understand how she saved the same penalty twice.

“Funny enough, that goalkeeper used to be a striker,” another supporter pointed out, highlighting her bizarre career transition.

“She was really immense for Senegal today. Fantastic goalkeeper by all standards. What a moment it was!” a third fan added.

Despite missing out on a perfect group-stage finish, Morocco still progress as Group A winners with seven points, boasting a flawless defensive record of zero goals conceded in three matches.

They are joined in the knockout stages by North African rivals Algeria, who dispatched Kenya 2-0 to lock down second place, while a proud Senegal finish third with four points.