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BBC News
12-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Morocco vs Senegal Wafcon 2024 preview
Host kontri Morocco and Senegal go face each oda for dia last Group A game for di ongoing Women's Africa Cup of nations. Na for di Olympique stadium for Rabat di match go happun. Even as most of di stadium dey dey almost empty since di tournament start, e dey expected say home fan go turn up. Di Atlas Lionesses of Morocco need only draw to qualify for di quarter-finals. Meanwhile di Senegal team go dey hope to win to qualify for di next round. Dis match go test di tactics and mental strength of both teams. Wetin di coaches tok Morocco coach, Jorge Vilda chook tok say "We don dey prepare for dis competition for ova two months. Physically, we tank di medical staff, we dey ready." Di coach of Morocco wey from Spain agree say Senegal don improve dia game. "Dem get a cohesive team, dem get capable and surprising players. We gatz to dey ready." Senegal coach, Mame Moussa Cissé tok about mental preparation: "Our team identity dey based on individual responsibility and collective commitment. Di girls know say dem gatz raise dia game " Senegal no go only face Morocco but di crowd and supporters wey go dey di stadium. "E go make dis type of match sweet di more ...we love dis atmosphere. And strong Senegalese community dey hia" Cisse conclude For Senegal, dia captain Korka Fall na experience player wey bin dey play for di team for ova 13 years. Di striker go dey important for di copper queens for dis game; she herself tok say "I don change a lot. I don sabi my body well well wia I dey protect am to be stronger mentally." Host kontri Morocco bin prove dia spirit for dia opening game wit a late draw wit Zambia for di Wafcon 2024. Di Atlas Lionesses try against Zambia, but Ghizlane Chebbak long-range strike for dia 88th minute bin share di points. For di second game, Morocco beat DR Congo 4-2, while Senegal lost 3-2 to Zambia.
CAF
08-06-2025
- Sport
- CAF
TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON: Senegal Team Profile
Published: Monday, 09 June 2025 How the team qualified The Lionesses of Teranga booked their place at the finals by defeating Egypt in the second round of qualifiers. They secured a convincing 4–0 victory in the first leg in Thiès, followed by a goalless draw in Cairo to confirm their ticket to the final tournament in Morocco. TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON history This will be Senegal's third appearance at the TotalEnergies CAF Women's AFCON finals, following 2012 and 2022 participations. In the most recent edition, held in Morocco, the Lionesses reached the quarterfinals before being knocked out by Zambia in a penalty shootout (4–2). Players to watch Ndeye Awa Diakhaté: A forward for Olympique de Marseille, she scored Senegal's first ever goal in a TotalEnergies CAF Women's AFCON final stage during the 2022 tournament. Quick, skilful, and with excellent positioning, she is a constant threat to opposing defences. Her experience in France has helped elevate her game, making her one of the key attacking assets for the Lionesses. Korka Fall: At 35, she plays for SM Caen and captained the team during the 2023 WAFU tournament, which the Lionesses won. A solid presence in midfield, she brings stability, physicality, and leadership. Her vision and ability to dictate play make her a crucial figure in Senegal's setup. The Head Coach Mame Moussa Cissé guided the Lionesses to the quarterfinals of the 2022 edition and now aims for further progress. A meticulous tactician, he focuses on squad stability, the development of young talent, and improved attacking efficiency to take the team to the next level. Ambitions and Group Analysis Senegal have been drawn in Group A, alongside hosts Morocco, 2022 bronze medallists Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It's a competitive group where every match promises to be tightly contested. Building on their encouraging 2022 campaign, the Lionesses of Teranga enter this edition with high ambitions. The coaching staff has set a clear objective: to reach at least the semi-finals. They will rely on the experience of veterans like Korka Fall and the attacking prowess of players like Diakhaté. Against strong opposition, Senegal will need to show discipline, unity, and tactical intelligence to establish themselves as serious contenders in the tournament.
