Senegal head coach Mame Moussa Cisse on Tuesday unveiled a 24-player squad ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, Afrosport reports. Cisse, looking to help the Lionesses capture its first continental title, announced a blend of local based players and foreign pros. The list includes goalkeeper Khady Faye, veteran Aissatou Fall and Mareme Babou as defenders, Korka Fall is in midfield...
South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis on Monday unveiled her final 26-player squad ahead of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Afrosport reports. With the squad boasting a blend of domestic and international experience, Andile Damani comes in as goalkeeper while Lebohang Ramalepe and Karabo Dhalamini sit in defence. Former African Women's Footballer of the Year Thembi Kgatlana, however, doesn't make the list citing...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons played out a goalless draw in an international friendly against Portugal in Lisbon on Monday as part of preparations for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Afrosport reports. The nine-time African champions weathered an early storm from the hosts at the Estadio Jose Gomes, with goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie pulling off some great saves in a fruitless first half. Play resumed in...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face West African rivals Ghana in a friendly match in Morocco as part of preparations for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Afrosport reports. The nine-time African champions will initially take on Portugal in a friendly in the European nation on 23 June. Head coach Justine Madugu, meanwhile, has confirmed a friendly against the Black Princesses of Ghana just days...
Nigerian referee Yemisi Akintoye has been named among the 18 officials selected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, Afrosport reports. Akintoye, a member of the Lagos State Football Referees Council, became a FIFA-certified official in 2020. She earned the call-up to officiate at the WAFCON after reportedly excelling at the tournament’s preparatory...
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