Morocco additionally staged the 2022 version of Wafcon, finishing as runners-up, and previous world Fatiha Laassiri believes house beef up will supply “an actual merit” subsequent yr.
However, with Senegal exiting on consequences within the quarter-finals ultimate time round and DR Congo again on the finals for the primary time since 2012, ex-Nigeria goalkeeper Rachael Ayegba thinks Team A is the only to observe.
“Senegal performed neatly in 2022 and I am not going to be shocked in the event that they play even higher,” she informed BBC Game Africa.
“DR Congo are in a position to show off what they may be able to convey to the desk. I believe Morocco and Zambia could have the higher hand however Senegal and DR Congo would possibly disrupt issues.”
Ayegba additionally warned Nigeria about complacency after Botswana and Tunisia made the quarter-finals two years in the past.
“Tunisia, Algeria and Botswana are going to offer Nigeria a battle,” she added. “Anything else is conceivable in Team B.”
In the meantime, South Africa goalkeeper Andile Dlamini mentioned Banyana Banyana are “no longer going to be cocky” as they get ready to shield their name.
“The highest 3 international locations (Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco) completed within the ultimate 16 on the 2023 Girls’s Global Cup and somebody is able to successful this event,” added the 32-year-old.
“It is dependent upon who excels at the explicit day.”
