Marine Dafour: The Algerian Player Compared to Roberto Carlos' Shots
Marine Dafour, the Algerian player who scored a rocket goal against Kenya in the African Women's Cup of Nations, and achieving a historic milestone by reaching the quarterfinals of the tournament for the first time.
Who is Marine Dafour?
Marine Dafour, the Algerian player who was born on October 20, 1994, in Doye, France, and plays as a left-back and midfielder, currently plays for Bristol City.
What happened in the African Women's Cup of Nations?
In the third round of the group stage, Algeria won 2-0 against Kenya, and Marine Dafour scored the first goal in the 14th minute with a powerful shot with her left foot, which impressed the audience, who compared her to the Brazilian legend and former Real Madrid player, Roberto Carlos.
What comes next?
On June 24, 2025, the Algerian Football Federation announced the final list of players participating in the African Women's Cup of Nations, which included Marine Dafour as one of the choices of coach Fred Ben Stiti.
What about Algeria's achievement?
Marine Dafour contributed to achieving a historic milestone by reaching the quarterfinals of the tournament for the first time, after finishing the group stage in second place after winning against Botswana (1-0), drawing with Tunisia (0-0), and drawing with Nigeria (0-0).
What about the next match?
In the quarterfinals, Algeria lost to Ghana in a penalty shootout (2-4), after the two teams drew 0-0 in the regular and extra time, and Marine Dafour played a crucial role in all of Algeria's matches during the tournament.
Current situation of the Algerian team
Currently, the Algerian team is in third place in the African Women's Cup of Nations, with three matches, seven points, two goals, and seven conceded goals.
Last match of the Algerian team
On July 3, 2026, Algeria lost to Switzerland 2-0 in the last match.
Last five matches of the Algerian team
In the last five matches, Algeria won one, drew two, and lost two.
Current statistics of the Algerian team
Currently, the Algerian team is in third place in the African Women's Cup of Nations, with three matches, seven points, two goals, and seven conceded goals.
Current statistics of player Marine Dafour
Currently, player Marine Dafour plays for Bristol City, and plays as a left-back and midfielder.
Current statistics of player Marine Dafour in the Algerian team
Currently, player Marine Dafour plays for the Algerian team, and plays as a left-back and midfielder.
