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Morocco World
3 days ago
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco Prepares for 2024 WAFCON with Friendly Against Tanzania
Gummersbach – The Moroccan women's national football team steps onto the pitch this Saturday night in Rabat, where it faces Tanzania in a friendly match that marks the final stretch of preparations for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The game begins at 8:30 p.m. at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Stadium. For head coach Jorge Vilda Rodriguez and his players, the match represents more than a test of form, it sets the tone ahead of a continental tournament that Morocco will host from July 5 to 26. On Wednesday, Vilda unveiled his final squad for the upcoming WAFCON. The head coach's team is composed of a mix of domestic and foreign-based talent. The players include Ghizlane Chebbak, goalkeeper Khadija Er-Rmichi, and forward Fatima Tagnaout, among others. Jorge Vilda recently discussed his team's progress in an interview with CAFOnline. 'African football has immense potential,' Vilda stated. 'Everything is more and more balanced. The teams are preparing better, the national competitions are improving, the teams have better technical staff who help them to progress. We see more organized teams and, above all, with enormous physical potential.' The Atlas Lionesses are in Group A, alongside Zambia, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Their first official match in the tournament will be against Zambia, set for Saturday, July 5, at 9:00 p.m. – a high-stakes opener that puts the host nation immediately under the spotlight. Group B brings together Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria and Botswana. Group C features South Africa, Ghana, Mali and Tanzania, the latter of whom provides Morocco's opponent for this weekend's friendly. With expectations rising and the home crowd behind them, Morocco's players approach the final rehearsal knowing what lies ahead. A tournament on their soil, against the continent's best, and the chance to leave their mark on African football history. Tags: Atlas LionessesMoroccosportsWAFCON
Ya Biladi
5 days ago
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Morocco announces women's squad for AFCON 2024 hosted on home soil
The head coach of the national women's football team, Jorge Vilda Rodriguez, revealed on Tuesday in Salé the list of players selected to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2024), scheduled to take place from July 5 to 26 in Morocco. The host country has been placed in Group A, alongside Zambia, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Group B includes Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana, while Group C consists of South Africa, Ghana, Mali, and Tanzania. The Moroccan players called up: Defenders: Hanane Ait Elhaj (Valencia CF/Spain), Zineb Redouani (AS FAR), Sabah Seghir (FC Basel/Switzerland), Aziza Rebbah (AS FAR), Nouhaila Benzina (AS FAR), Siham Boukhami (AS FAR), Yasmin Mrabet (Valencia CF/Spain), Soumia Hady (Wydad Casablanca) Midfielders: Ghizlane Chebbak (Levante/Spain), Najat Badri (AS FAR), Elodie Nakkach (Al Ahly/Saudi Arabia), Salma Bouguerch (Wydad Casablanca), Anissa Lahmari (Levante/Spain), Sarah Kassi (Fleury 91/France), Imène El Ghazouani (Servette FC/Switzerland), Sanaa Messaoudi (AS FAR)
Ya Biladi
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Moroccan Women's Football team preps for AFCON with intensive training camp
The Moroccan women's national football team is holding a training camp from June 11 to 19 at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmoura (Salé), in preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will take place in Morocco. To this end, national coach Jorge Vilda Rodriguez has called up 30 players, according to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). Squad list: Goalkeepers: Khadija Rmichi, Fatima Zahra Jabraoui, Hind Hassnaoui, Ines Arouaissa. Defenders: Hannan Ait Lhaj, Zeineb Radouani, Ghizlen Chahri, Sabagh Sghir, Aziza Rebbah, Nouhaila Benzina, Siham Boukhami, Yassmin Amrabet, Najat Belhabib. Midfielders: Soumaia Hadi, Ghizlane Chebbak, Najat Badri, Elodi Nakach, Anissa Lahmari, Salma Bougarch, Sara Kassi, Sanae Mssoudy, Imane Ghazouani, Imane Tourris.
Morocco World
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco's Women's Team Prepares for WAFCON on Home Soil
Rabat – The Moroccan women's national football team has entered a crucial training camp from June 11 to 19 at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maamoura, near Sale, as part of its preparations for the upcoming Africa Women's Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which is set to take place in Morocco from July 5 to 26. According to CAF, matches of the continental tournament will be played across six stadiums in five different cities. The selected venues include Larbi Zaouli and Père Jégo Stadiums in Casablanca, Rabat's Olympic Stadium, El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia, Stade d'Honneur in Oujda, and the Municipal Stadium in Berkane. National coach Jorge Vilda Rodriguez has summoned 30 players from the training camp, according to a statement published by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). The squad includes a mix of seasoned internationals and emerging talents across all positions. Among the goalkeepers called up are Khadija Rmichi, Fatima Zahra Jabraoui, Hind Hassnaoui, and Iness Arouaissa. The defense line features players such as Hannan Ait Lhaj, Zeineb Radouani, Nouhaila Benzina, and Yassmine Amrabet. In midfield, familiar names like Ghizlane Chebbak, Anissa Lahmari, and Sara Kassi are joined by several other profiles, while the attacking lineup includes Fatima Tagnaout, Btissam Jraidi, and Kenza Chabil, among others. Having reached the final of the last WAFCON in 2022 and earned a historic qualification for the 2023 World Cup, the Atlas Lionesses are entering this edition with high ambitions. The home advantage, coupled with growing public support, is expected to play a key role in their performance. The team looks to capitalize on this momentum to establish Morocco as a major force in African women's football. This preparatory stage also offers Jorge Vilda the opportunity to further evaluate his squad and narrow down his tactical options ahead of the final team selection. Regarding Morocco's squad, it is the 'best I have coached so far,' Vilda once said at a press conference. Host nation Morocco will compete in Group A alongside Zambia, Senegal, and DR Congo. Group B brings together Nigeria with Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana. Meanwhile, Group C features South Africa, Ghana, Mali, and Tanzania in what promises to be a tightly contested stage of the tournament. The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) unveiled yesterday the official logo and match emblem for the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024. With just weeks remaining before the continental tournament kicks off, this training camp marks a key step in shaping Morocco's campaign on home soil. Tags: Atlas LionessessportsWAFCONwomen football
Ya Biladi
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Moroccan Women's football team gears up for Africa Cup of Nations with Tangier training camp
The Moroccan women's national football team will hold a training camp in Tangier from May 25 to June 4, as announced by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). For this occasion, national team coach Jorge Vilda Rodriguez has called up 34 players to prepare for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), scheduled to take place from July 5 to 26. Squad List: Khadija Errmichi (AS FAR) Hind Hasnaoui (AS FAR) Zineb El Arari (Renaissance Sportive de Berkane) Fatima Ezzahra El Jabraoui (Wydad Athletic Club) Ines Arouaissa (Saint Malo, France) Hanane Ait Elhaj (Valencia CF, Spain) Zineb Redouani (AS FAR) Ghizlane Chhiri (AS FAR) Rkia Mazraoui (Renaissance Sportive de Berkane) Sabah Seghir (FC Basel, Switzerland) Aziza Rebbah (AS FAR) Nouhaila Benzina (AS FAR) Siham Boukhami (AS FAR) Yasmin Katie Mrabet (Valencia CF, Spain) Najat Belhabib (Renaissance Sportive de Berkane) Soumia Hady (Wydad Athletic Club) Ghizlane Chebbak (Levante Las Planas, Spain) Najat Badri (AS FAR) Elodie Nakkach (Al Ahli SC, Saudi Arabia) Salma Bouguerch (Wydad Athletic Club) Anissa Lahmari (Levante UD, Spain) Sarah Kassi (FC Fleury 91, France) Zineb Erroudany (AS FAR) Imène El Ghazouani (Servette FC, Switzerland) Sanaa Mssoudy (AS FAR) Imane Touriss (EA Guingamp, France) Fatima Tagnaout (AS FAR) Jade Nassi (Stade de Reims, France) Sakina Ouzraoui Diki (Costa Adeje Tenerife, Spain) Rania Boutiebi (Yla Brugge, Belgium) Imane Saoud (unspecified) Ibtissam Jraidi (Al Ahli, Saudi Arabia) Rosella Ayane (Tottenham Hotspur, England) Kenza Chapelle (RC Strasbourg, France)
