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BBC News
8 hours ago
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Wafcon 2025 - Complete squad lists for every team
Nigeria don announce dia squad for dis year Women Africa Cup of Nations, Wafcon. Di squad include several key players, like captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forwards Francisca Ordega and Asisat Oshoala. Morocco go host di 13th edition of Wafcon wey go start from July 5-26. Di best women footballers for Africa go gada for di north African nation to compete for di ogbonge trophy. South Africa na di current holders but dem go face oda nations wey dey eye di crown. Di Confederation of African Football, Caf, put di 12 competing qualified teams inside three groups. Hosts Morocco dey Group A wey get Zambia, Senegal and di Democratic Republic of Congo, while 11-time winners Nigeria dey di same group wit Botswana, Tunisia and Algeria. South Africa go begin di defence of dia title for Group C against Ghana, Mali and Tanzania. Bayana Bayana drop former Women Footballer of the Year, Thembi Kgatlana from dia squad. Most teams go announce dia final 23-player squad on 23 June. Already, Nigeria Football Federation don secure friendly matches for di team wit di senior women national teams of Portugal and Ghana, to put dem in a competitive mood ahead of dia group B encounters against Tunisia, Botswana and Algeria for di Larbi Zaouli Stadium for Casablanca. Super Falcons go up against dia Portuguese counterparts for Lisbon on Monday, 23rd June, bifor dem go play di Black Queens of Ghana for Morocco on Sunday, 29th June. Nigeria Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie; Tochukwu Oluehi; Rachael Unachukwu Defenders: Osinachi Ohale; Shukurat Oladipo; Michelle Alozie; Ashleigh Plumptre; Sikiratu Isah; Oluwatosin Demehin; Miracle Usani Midfielders: Rasheedat Ajibade; Halimatu Ayinde; Deborah Abiodun; Jennifer Echegini; Toni Payne; Christy Ucheibe Forwards: Francisca Ordega; Chinwendu Ihezuo; Ifeoma Onumonu; Esther Okoronkwo; Omorinsola Babajide; Folashade Ijamilusi; Chioma Okafor Ghana Goalkeepers: Cynthia Findib Konlan, Afi Amenyeku, Kerrie Mccarthy Defenders: Anasthesia Achiaa, Portia Boakye, Nina Norshie, Josephine Bonsu, Comfort Yeboah, Susan Ama Duah, Ersentina Abambila, Louisa Aniwaa Midfielders: Grace Asantewaa, Jacqueline Owusu, Jennifer Cudjoe, Evelyn Badu, Nancy Amoh, Chantelle L.B. Hlorkah, Stella Nyamekye Strikers: Princess D. Marfo, Sherrifatu Sumaila, Alice Kusi, Abigail Kofi Kim South Africa Goalkeepers: Kaylin Swart, Andile Dlamini, Dineo Magagula, Casey Gordon Defenders: Lebohang Ramalepe, Fikile Magama, Shakira O'Malley, Gabriela Salgado, Tiisetso Makhubela, Bambanani Mbane, Karabo Dhlamini, Lonathemba Mhlongo, Bongeka Gamede, Midfielders: Sibulele Holweni, Linda Mothlalo, Nonhlanhla Mthandi, Refiloe Jane, Amogelang Motau, Regina Mogolola, Noxolo Cesane, Michelle Sampson, Adrielle Mibe, Kgalebane Mohlakoana Forwards: Zambia Goalkeepers: Mwila Chishala Mufunte, Ngambo Musole, Catherine Musonda Defenders: Martha Tembo, Lushomo Mweemba, Margaret Belemu, Pauline Zulu, Memory Nthala, Esther Siamfuko, Mapalo, Maluba Midfielders: Irene Lungu, Xiomara Mapepa, Racheal Nachula, Grace Chanda, Prisca Chilufya, Evarine Susan Katongo, Natasha Nanyangwe, Rhoda Chhileshe, Mercy Chipasula, Mary Wilombe Strikers: Barbra Banda, Fridah Mukoma, Kabange Mupopo, Racheal Kundananji Botswana Goalkeepers: Sedilame Matumelo Bosua, Tlamelo Pheresi, Lesego Moeng Defenders: Masego Montsho, Mokgabo Thanda, Lone Gaofetoge, Kesegofetse Mochawe, Veronicah Mogotsi, Boitumlo Gammu Midfielders: Nancy Baeletsi, Laone Moloi, Tshegofatso Mosotho, Obonetse Rathari, Golebaone Selebatso, Esalenna Galekhutle, Leungo Senwelo Strikers: Balotlhanyi Johannes, Lesego Radiakanyo, Jessica Maponga, Keitumetse Dithebe, Nondi Mahlasela, Michelle Abueng, Yaone Modise, Gaonyadiwe Ontlametse, Refilwe Tholakele, Peggy Manewe Morocco Goalkeepers: Khadija Errmichi, Hind Hasnaoui, Zineb El Arari Defenders: Hanane Ait Elhaj, Zineb Redouani, Ghizlane Chhiri, Rkia Mazraoui, Aziza Rebbah, Nouhaila Benzina, Siham Boukhami, Yasmin Mrabet, Najat Belhabib Midfielders: Ines Arouaissa, Fatima El Jabraoui, Sabah Seghir, Soumia Hady, Ghizlane Chebbak, Najat Badri, Elodie Nakkach, Salma Bouguerch, Anissa Lahmari, Sarah Kassi, Zineb Erroudany, Imène El Ghazouani, Sanaa Mssoudy, Imane Touriss, Fatima Tagnaout, Jade Nassi Forwards: Sakina Ouzraoui, Rania Boutiebi, Imane Saoud, Ibtissam Jraidi, Rosella Ayane, Kenza Chapelle We still dey update dis tori.
San Francisco Chronicle
05-05-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
As Bay FC's offense struggles, will Asisat Oshoala help rediscover attack's rhythm?
Bay FC striker Asisat Oshoala has yet to score through six games this season after she led the squad in goals last year. Her reduced production has led to a decreased role, even as Bay FC continue to struggle on the attack, and the 30-year-old forward has started to express her frustration. Oshoala has started just three of Bay FC's six matches and came off the bench in the second half of the past two games, playing just 13 and 21 minutes respectively. She has taken two shots all season, neither of which have been on target. While she told the Chronicle it doesn't matter to her if she starts or comes off the bench, she conceded that this season has taken a toll on her. 'I'm not in the best place, and also like it's just so many things happening right now with me where I don't think I'm enjoying my second season here in the NWSL as much, obviously,' she said. 'But, yeah, it's things that come with the job.' Oshoala joined Bay FC as one of the league's most high-profile international signings, arriving as a six-time African Women's Footballer of the Year and the first African woman to win the UEFA Champions League with FC Barcelona, which won three titles while she was with the club. She scored 92 goals in 108 appearances for Barcelona across five seasons. The 30-year-old forward last scored in the NWSL playoffs, in Bay FC's loss to Washington on Nov. 10. She had five goals in the second half of last season and was one of Bay FC's only consistent scoring threats. This year, as Bay FC (2-2-2) has struggled to establish an attacking rhythm — scoring just six goals — Oshoala hasn't contributed. 'I really don't care when I play or how many minutes I play right now,' she said. 'All I care about right now is just how I feel, how my body feels, and how comfortable I get every day. … I don't know what your definition of chemistry getting better is like, but obviously we've not been kind of the most (cohesive) at the moment, so I don't see the chemistry right now but it's a building team, so we'll keep getting better.' Forward Racheal Kundananji scored her first goal of the season in last week's draw against Seattle. It was just the third goal from a Bay FC forward this season, and it came while Oshoala was on the bench. Despite her own initial struggles, Kundananji has remained in the starting lineup. Head coach Albertin Montoya attributed that to her work on the defensive side of the ball, an area Oshoala has not contributed to as frequently this year. The team needs to be 'getting her defensive responsibilities right as well,' Montoya said. 'In this league, you have to, and that's something that we're working on with her. So when she gets that and has the confidence in front of the goal to score goals and helps us defensively, we're good. And that's why, with (forward) Caroline (Conti), she gives us something else defensively right now, and it's just more organized. 'When we help (Oshoala) through this process of knowing how to defend and how to help us on that side of the field, she'll be in a good place.' Oshoala has yet to record a tackle this season. That's a stark contrast from her first NWSL campaign, when she tallied 33 tackles. She's also blocked just three passes and has one clearance beyond midfield. On offense, Oshoala has held possession just 31 times this season, fewer than rookie Karlie Lema (89) and Conti (37), who has played in just four matches and started two. Oshoala is also the only Bay FC forward without a shot-creating action this season. Even during her seven-goal campaign last year, Oshoala occasionally struggled with finishing. In this year's season opener at Utah, she missed a close-range opportunity and showed visible frustration, then didn't start the home opener a week later against Louisville. Montoya has changed lineups often this season, but in the win at North Carolina on March 19 and tie against Seattle a week later he played the same starters for consecutive games for the first time this season. If that continues Sunday against San Diego (3-2-1), Oshoala would come off the bench for a third straight game. At some point, Bay FC needs Oshoala to be the goal scorer they signed her to be. For now, both the club and Oshoala are still trying to figure things out. 'I know I have to take it one day at a time, see how I can help the girls,' she said. 'A lot of things can be better.'
