Mamelodi Sundowns advance to the Semi Final defeating Sporting Club Casablanca 1-0 courtesy of a Melinda Kgadiete header on 42 minutes . Casablanca created some opportunities in the first half but Sundowns controlled much of the game .
JKT Queens move into second spot in the group defeating host club Atlético 2-1. Atlético took the lead on 33 Minutes Sandrine Niamen rounding off a fine move from close range . JKT who squandered a couple of opportunities in the first half equalised through 15 years old starlet Winifrida Gerald on 65 minutes . Both teams went for a winner which fell to Alia Salum on 85 minutes to earn the Tanzania Champions the points.
Mamelodi will play Atlético in the final round of Group A matches while JKT Queens will seek to seal a Semi Final spot against Sporting Club Casablanca on November 11th .
Liguilla is set after the conclusion of the final round in Mexico. Pumas taking the eighth spot after a 2-0 victory at Juarez to eliminate the host from contention. Tigres ended the regular season in first place as they defeated Necaxa 3-1 to leapfrog America who fell to a 2-1 defeat at Rayadas. liguilla quarter final match ups. Pumas v Tigres, Pachuca v America, Toluca v Chivas , Xolos v Rayadas.
Hammarby moved to the top of Damallvenskan heading to the final round defeating Hacken in a 5 goal thriller. Infront of another rousing packed stadium the host stormed to a 3-0 lead only for Hacken to fight back and set up a rousing finale with near misses having the host loyal support biting nails. However Hammarby held out for a 3-2 victory as they head to Norkopping in a bid to seal the title. Linkopings blitzed Kalmar 15-1 to all but ensure a return to the UWCL next season with a huge goal advantage over fourth place Pitea.
Toppserien took a twist as the top two where held in round 25 of 27. Valerenga failed to take advantage of Rosenborgs earlier draw with Avaldness as they were held by Sk Brann 1-1 with a 79th minute equaliser from Mimmi Lofwenius .LSK moved within 3 points of Valerenga cruising to a 3-0 away win at Arna Bjornar. As it stands with two games remaining Valerenga has 56pts , Rosenborg 54 and LSK 53. Rosenborg host Valerenga on the final day of the season.
Pogon Szczecin and Katowice continue to battle out the top of Ekstraliga. Leaders Szczecin thumped Medyk Konin 5-0 as second place Katowice pummelled Gdansk 5-1. Szczecin move onto 23pts a point clear of reigning champions Katowice. Lodz , Czarni and Gdansk trail behind on 14pts after 9 rounds.
Racing Power fought valliantly to hold out for a 0-0 draw with Famalicao to advance to the Semi finals of the Taca de Liga taking the tie 1-0 on aggregate. Valadares also advanced a excellent goal from Cris on 84 minutes proving to be the match winner and eliminating SC Braga 3-2 on aggregate. Sporting defeated Maritimo 4-2 in a thrilling encounter to win 5-3 on aggregate. SL Benfica cruised to a 5-0 8-1 aggregate win over Ouriense dominating both ties.
Salma Paralluelo was the star of the week in Spain scoring 4 goals as Barcelona demolished Sevilla 8-0. Real Madrid stay in second place with a narrow 1-0 win at Eibar courtesy of Bruuns 73rd minute winner. Gabi Nunes was Levantes match winner as they defeated Madrid CFF 1-0 to move level in third place with Madrid on 15pts.
Roma produced another exciting performance dominating Juventus in the big clash in Italy running out 3-1 winners to remaiin 100 percent through round 6 on 18pts three points clear of Juve. Fiorentina moved into third defeating Milan 1-0 as Como upset Inter 2-1 to go level points with the Fireze outfit on 13. Sassuolo picked up there first win at Napoli as Sampdoria defeated Pomigliano 1-0 with the latter board of directors issueing a statement which seemed unknown to the players of intention to quit the league with immediate effect.
Chelsea hammered a poor Aston Villa outfit 6-0 to go top of FAWSL as second place Manchester City were defeated 2-1 at Arsenal with Blackstenius taking advantage of a glaring goalkeeper error to put the ball into a empty net in the 87th minute for the match winner. Third place Tottenham were held at home by Everton as Liverpool defeated Leicester 2-1 to join a host of teams on 10 pts three behind the leaders after round 5. Manchester United earned another dramatic late point as Rachel Williams headed home a equaliser 8 minutes into additional time. United move to 9pts a point behind Man City, Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal.
Lyon served notice to upcoming European opponents dismantling Paris FC 6-1 at Charlety. A brace from Le Sommer the second a stunning volley along with Ada Hegerberg with two, Sara Dabritz and a Kadi Diani stoppage time goal to round of the rout. Montpellier had to settle for a point at Lille in a goalless encounter, with Reims and Fleury earning victories to move to 10pts at Bordeaux and over St Etienne respectively. PSG had their game against Guingamp postponed a hour before the game due to pitch conditions.
Bayern moved to the top of Frauen Bundesliga in a rousing weekend of action. Bayern defeated rivals Wolfsburg mostly dominating the opening 45 minutes which saw goals from Dallman 29 and Buhl 37. Wolfsburg produced a better second period Lena Oberdorf reducing the defecit on 63 minutes but the Munchen outfit held out for the 3pts. Freiburg stunned second place Hoffenheim with a excellent performance to gain a 3-2 away victory in a thrilling contest. Eintracht rounded off the weekend action in Germany with a hard fought 1-0 win at Werder Bremen Anyomi with the match winner on 26 minutes. The Frankfurt outfit move to 10pts a point behind Leverkusen and Hoffenheim on 11 , Bayern 14 and Wolfsburg 13 lead the way.
It was home day blues in the NWSL semi finals as both road teams earned 1-0 victories. Firstly Gotham downed Portland with a extra time strike from Katie Stengel from the edge of the box on 107 minutes and holding out frantic but poorly placed balls from the Thorns attack to earn a final spot. Reign then defeated regular season shield winners San Diego 1-0 a Veronica Latsko 47th minute goal being enough to advance over a poor display from the Wave outfit.
In Africa leagues Red Arrows fell to their first defeat of the season as YASA upset the leaders 1-0, second place Indenii Roses had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Luyando as reigning champions Green Buffaloes destroyed Kabwe Celtic 10-0 to move ominously into third place on 12pts three behind leaders Arrows. Ebolowa remain top in Cameroun after round 3 on 7pts despite a 2-2 draw with Authentic. Brenda Tabe scored a brace as reigning champions Lekie defeated Eclair 3-1 to move to 6pts in second position.
CAF Womens Champions League got under way in Cote D’Ivoire. Host club Atletico where thwarted of a opening day victory thanks to a excellent strike from N’Guessan Koffi on 81 minutes to earn Sporting Club Casablanca a deserved point. 2021 champions Mamelodi Sundowns dominated play in a 2-0 win over Tanzania champions Jkt Queens who looked a little out of game ryhthm . Monday’s action saw a pulsating performance from a youthful Ampem Darkao outfit who overturned a half time defecit to defeat reigniing champions ASFAR 2-1, a stunning goal from 16 years old Comfort Yeboah on 57 minutes levelled the match and 4 minutes later her pace and low cross then forced a own goal from Nouhaila Benzina for the match winner. Huracanes and AS Mande played out a entertaining 1-1 draw to end the first match round of action.
Paulistao Femenino Semi Finals got underway with Libertadores champions Corinthians once again overcoming rivals Palmeiras thanks to a Mariza goal on the stroke of half time. Another hard fought derby saw the lone goal as Corinthians will host the return on November 12th. Santos gained a 1-0 win at Sao Paolo , Brena striking a 81st minute winner, Sao Paolo may feel hard done by as they fought they had scored in the first half through Glaucia though VAR was inconclusive if the whole ball had crossed the line.
AFC Womens club championship got under way. In Group A Urawa Reds crushed India champions Gokulam 8-0 with a dominating performance. Bangkok defeated Haulien of Chinese Tapei 2-0 in the other group game. Sydney defeated Bam Khatoon 3-0 Fiona Worts scoring a brace. Korea’s Hyundai defeated group b host Nasaf of Uzbekistan 2-0.
Provisional squad list for the CAF Women’s Champions League have been released . The tournament commences in Côte D’ivoire on November 5th and run through to November 19
Cameroun made a thrilling comeback to defeat Uganda 3-0 in extra time to set up a third round tie against Nigeria next February.
Nigeria’s stars shone as they dismantled Ethiopia 4-0 in the second leg for a 5-1 aggregate victory, Uchenna Kanu, Rasheedat Ajibade brace and Asisat Oshoala on the scoresheet
Tanzania eased through a Aisha Masaka Goal in the 25th minute enough to earn a 1-0 victory and a 3-0 aggregate win
Ghana added two second half goals as a spirited Benin held out to the 65th minute Evelyn Badu provided the breakthrough with a own goal 10 minutes later sealing the Black Queens 5-0 aggregate win
Morocco eased through courtesy of two late goals a beautiful ball from Ghizlane Chebbak put in Imane Saoud to end Namibia’s resistence. Chebbak added a late penalty to Round off a 2-0 win on the day and a 4-0 aggregate victory to set up a contest against Tunisia in the third qualifying round.
Yesterday Thembi Kgatlana scored a brace as South Africa overcame RD Congo’s resistance. A dominanting second half performance from Banyana Banyana saw them win 2-0 on the day and 3-1 on aggregate.
Third Round draw with the ties to be played next February. One from each half will qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics.
Top Half Ghana v Zambia Tunisia v Morocco
Bottom Half Cameroun v Nigeria Tanzania v South Africa
Spain are on the verge of advancing to the final 4 demolishing Switzerland 7-1. Linda Sembrandt last gasp header give Sweden a draw against Italy a result that all but ends their hopes of featuring in Paris 2024.
Belgium defeated England in a 5 goal thriller Tessa Wullaert with a 85th Minute penalty being the match winner.
Esmee Brugts Goal give Netherlands victory over Scotland at Hampden Park. The result means if Netherlands avoid defeat at Wembley they will battle out the group winner with Belgium should Belgium overcome Scotland. England must defeat Netherlands at Wembley to stay in contention in the last group match.
Germany keep hopes alive with a 2-0 victory in Iceland, Klara Bühl sealing the victory in stoppage time, as Denmark overcome a gallant Wales performance to win 2-1 and remain undefeated on 12pts.
Austria earned a 2-1 win in Portugal as France and Norway play out a goalless draw. France remain top of A4 on 10pts three points ahead of Austria
Ireland win Group B1 in a delayed match due to heavy rain a late Denise O’Sullivan Goal give the visitors victory in Albania. Finland close in on winning their group with a well earned victory in Croatia 2-0. Ukraine came out on top in Greece Daria Apanashchenko goal in the 32nd mínute give them three well earned points Hungary foiled Northern Ireland as the two played out a 1-1 draw. Poland remain in charge of B2 a excellent 1-1 draw in Serbia leaves them favourites to win the group.
Azerbaijan gained control of C3 a excellent second half performance producing 3 goals as they dominated Montenegro. Cyprus move into second spot 3pts behind Azerbaijan with a excellent 1-0 away victory at Faroe Islands
A Haley Bugeja hattrick saw Malta to a 3-0 win in Andorra and move 5 PTS clear of Latvia who played out a 6 goal thriller in Moldova with two stoppage time goals to gain a 3-3 draw
Turkey won Group C3 a 13th minute winner from Sadikoğlu enough to defeat Luxembourg 1-0
Estonia dominated Armenia with a convincing 5-1 win over Armenia to top C4.
Kosovo moved to the top of C5 as they defeated North Macedonia 3-1.
The second of four qualifying rounds has produced some exciting , thrilling matches besides some expected dominating performances and as we come to the weekend 7 matches remain to confirm the full list of the teams to enter the third round.
Morocco dominated the first leg against Burkina Faso 4-0 with a spectacular goal from Sofia Boussate being the highlight. The second leg was a low key affair ending in a 1-1 stalemate to complete a 5-1 aggregate win.
Guinea cruised to a 4-0 first leg win in Niamey with the return leg on October 15th
Mali overcame Algeria on away goals in a thrilling two legged affair which Algeria hosted both games. Mali took the opening encounter with a Djamako Traore goal midway through the second half. The second leg was a thrilling encounter which saw Algeria have two goals dissallowed in the opening 15 minutes. Algeria took the lead shortly after the interval when Amelia Zemma scored directly from a corner the ball taking a faint deflection off Mali defender Mariam Simpara has it entered the net. Lina Berkhous inadvertantly put a attempted clearance from a through ball into her own net on 61 minutes which restored Mali’s advantage. beffore Leila El Hadj powerful close range header in the 86th minute give the host late hope. However Mali held out for the final few minutes to gain a excellent victory on away goals with the aggregate score ending 2-2.
Ethiopia came away from Equatorial Guinea having earned a 1-1 draw in a entertaining encounter . The talented Emush Daniel gave the visitors a early lead on 9 minutes . The host fought their way back into the game Julia Raquel Bopopo equalised in the 58th minute . A evenly fought contest produced no further scoring as they will fight out for a third round spot on October 15 in Addis Ababa .
Senegal defeated Benin 2-0 with two goals in a blisteriing opening 9 minutes from Khadija Badio and Adji Ndiaye. Benin settled and frustrated Senegal to ensure they returned home for the second leg on October 15 without further damage.
Uganda cruised to a 6-0 first leg victory in Mozambique with braces from Agnes Nabukenya and Hadijah Nandengo paving the way to a dominant victory. Phionah Nabulime and another Agnes Nabukenya goal in the return match lead Uganda to complete a 8-0 aggregate victory.
Ghana earned a hard fought first leg victory with Success Ameyaa opening the scoring on the stroke of half time. Ghanas Malta Guiness Womens Premier League Player of the year and top scorer Mary Amponsah doubled the lead before Mercy Attobra completed the scoring on 77 minutes for a 3-0 win. Ghana host the second leg October 14.
Congo hosted both legs with Namibia in Niamey, taking advantage of home field they defeated the guest 2-1 in the first leg before easing to a 3-0 second leg win to advance 5-1 on aggregate and set up a tie with Egypt.
Egypt dominated both ties against Sao Tome to gain a 18-0 aggregate win. Having taken the first leg 7-0 it was a slow first half before two goals on the stroke of half time Hala Maustafa’s second of the game a very well executed finish and a strike from Camelia Shehata saw the host go in at the half 3-0. The second half saw a further 8 goals as a brace from Habiba Tariq and another nicely taken goal by Maustafa to complete her hattrick highlighted the second half en router to a11-0 victory .
Cameroun took a hard fought first leg 2-0 win against Botswana in a game they mostly dominated possession. Goals from Annie Enganembem 9 and Louise Wehiong 74 edged a brave display from a Botswana squad that had recently encountered heavy defeats in friendlies against Morocco. Botswana host the second leg on October 14.
Backed by a vocal home crowd Kenya produced a excellent performance lead by Valerie Nekesa who powered home a hattrick in the opening 23 minutes to lead the host to a 6-1 win over Angola. Charity Madewa added a brace in the second half with Faith Mushiiingani completing the rout. Ivonne Candido scored Angolas consolation goal. Angola host the return match on October 14.
Zambia and RD Congo fought out a thrilling 2-2 draw to set up a exciting second leg on October 14 in Kinshasa. Lydia Shamalima had opened the scoring on 4 minutes for the host before Ruth Nyamboki drew the game level on 17 minutes. Mary Mbewe restored the advantage on 58 minutes only for Gloria Nosa to finish a excellent move on 67 minutes to earn the visitors a well earned draw.
Burundi stunned South Africa to advance to the third round on away goals. After a goalless first leg tie Chanceline Akimana silenced the home crowd in the 12th minute. Andrielle Mibe levelled matters up on 30 minutes as the host battled there way back into the game. Despite fine play and creating half chances South Africa could not break down a battling Burindi outfit, who stunned the host with a excellent move which Annociate Nshimirima drove the ball home sparkling jubilance in the visitors players and technical bench on 68 minutes. However Lindelwa Mabuza immediate;y equalised on 72 minutes setting up a hectic tense last 20 minutes of which Burundi held firm and ended South Africa’s 2024 Fifa Womens World Cup hopes prematurely. and deservedly so with two outstanding displays on South Africa soil.
As with Egypt , Tanzania took full advantage of hosting both games to destruct Djibouti 12-0 on aggregate. Jamila Rajabu scored a brace paving the way to a 5-0 first leg victory. Starlet Winifrida Gerald double highlighted a 7-0 second leg victory with Jamila once again adding two goals to the scoresheet as Tanzania set up a intriguing third round encounter against Nigeria in November. Nigeria having received a bye after Mauritius withdrew.
Currently the third round draw as it stands after the games on October 13
FAWSL returned with a record attendance of 54 115 witnessing Liverpool upset Arsenal 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium courtesy of a Miri Taylor Goal early in the second half . Manchester United earned a dramatic 2-1 win At Aston Villa as Rachel Williams headed home a stoppage time winner . Rachel Daly had opened the scoring for Aston Villa on 76 minutes for Lucia Garcia to equalise three minutes later . Mia Fishel opened her account for Chelsea heading home on 28 minutes . Lauren James doubled the lead on 51 minutes before Martha Thomas reduced the defecit . Chelsea held out as the reigning champions opened the season with a 2-1 victory against Tottenham . Elsewhere Leicester , Brighton and Manchester City earned away wins to open the campaign
Around Europe Lyon took the win at PSG in the clash of the weekend , Eugénie Le Sommer firing home the winner from a very well executed set peice Damaris Egurrola heading back a cross for Le Sommer to hit a unstoppable shot . Paris FC took the derby spoils defeating Fleury 3-1 , Dijon and Lille fought out a 6 goal thriller in a 3-3 draw .
Hammarby and BK Häcken remain tied at the top of the table in Sweden on 49pts . Hammarby enjoyed a 2-0 win over Uppsala Matilda Vinberg and Vilde Hasund providing the goals . Ellen Rubensson struck in the 39th minute to give Häcken a 1-0 win at Norrköping. The battle for third place saw both Linköpings and Piteå stumble to away defeats.
Wolfsburg defeated Eintracht 4-2 in the big clash in Germany Maria-Joelle Wedermeyer 73rd Minute goal followed by Ewa Pajor in the 84th Minute sealed the win . Antonia-Jóhanna Halverkamps screamer in stoppage time earned Duisburg a 2-2 draw with Freiburg . Bayern defeated Köln 2-0 as Pernille Harder opened her account for the club, Linda Dallmann secured the points in the 57th minute .
Barcelona and Real Madrid both won away from home with 2-1 wins at Huelva and UDG Tenerife respectively . Rachel Kundananji scored her second hattrick of the week as Madrid CFF beat Sevilla 5-1. The Zambian star scored three in Zambia’s 6-2 win over Morocco in the international break .
Nordsjælland hit the top in the Gjensidige Kvindeliga with a impressive 3-0 win over Brøndby . Champions HB Køge won 4-2 at AGF to move onto 10pts a point behind with a game in hand.
In Africa Wadi Degla won the Egypt Women’s Super Cup defeating Tutanchamun 2-1 . Marwa Tawfik 39 and Noha Mamdouh 53 scored the vital goals .Hala Maustafa 59th minute goal was in vain .ASFAR cruised to a 6-0 win over CRAH in Morocco’s women’s Cup du Trône Semi Finals . In the final on October 3rd they will play USSB who defeated ARAFF 11-10 in a dramatic penalty shoot out . Green Buffaloes opened their league campaign with a 2-0 win over Luyando Foundation . Red Arrows earned a dramatic 2-1 win over Elite Ladies a stoppage time deflected own goal earning the points . Mamelodi Sundowns were held 2-2 by Royal AM as leaders UWC won 3-0 to open up a 12 points advantage at the top of the table. However Mamelodi still have three games in hand and the two clash on the weekend of October 20th.
Europe’s greatest women’s club football tournament commences tomorrow with the First Qualifying Round .
Once again the procedure of mini tournaments takes place . Each mini tournament has a semi final and final. The two Semi Final winners meet for a place in the second qualifying Round . Though the losing Semi Finalist play for a mini tournament third place this is souly for future ranking points and are already eliminated from the 2023-2024 competition .
Organised by Ouattara Lakoun Marcel, the initiator of the Mousso Foot a friend and dedicated promotor of Women’s football development in Côte D’ivoire
Prior to the the tournament he stated Côte d’Ivoire is full of talent in terms of women’s football. It is therefore for us to go and find them and at the same time give them the opportunity to assert themselves, we want to promote the excellence, talents and activities , We want to promote the excellence, talents and activities of young people. And above all to encourage our young girls to combine studies and leisure ,
The winner of the tournament will pocket the sum of 2 million CFA Francs and a great trophy .
The tournament commenced on Wednesday with the opening ceremony and Super Júnior defeating Stars d’ Abidjan 1-0 in a enjoyable occasion for many in a vibrant fun atmosphere with celebraties and friend the great Kana Giscard a agent with excellent players who enjoyed a great day at the opening of the event .
Kana Giscard enjoying the afternoon events at Mousso Foot opening day.📸 Miami productions 📸 Miami productions
The bottom half of the draw sees many potential winners ready to duel and eliminate each other before the final. Host Australia , Euro Champions England , runners up Germany , Conmebol champion Brasil , a talented France head the list . A potential second round clash between Germany v France or Brasil looms in a rough part of the draw . Certainly we see many exciting contest ahead all have to be wary in the group stage and be ready to deliver . Let’s not forget Olympic Champions Canada also in this section very capable of restricting opposition with a high class defence .
Group B
Australia the host buoyant and high expectations following a recent run of excellent form who will be backed by huge attendances to thrive on. They will of course be lead by Sam Kerr who no one doubts her greatness as a goal poacher and finisher . As the tournament goes deep though she will need to show her club form also delivering assists and her defence . Australia has plenty of potential scorers in Caitlin Foord , Mary Fowler , there will be no need as in the Olympics to lay the ball of and charge to the box to be the scorer . They have added speed to the defence and not been left so exposed and certainly have the potential to be a threat to all in front of them . Kiyah Simon , Hayley Raso , Kyra Crooney-Cross who is in exceptional Form in the Damallsvenskan are many of attacking threats. A strong midfield of battlers , and in Catley and Carpenter capable of doing damage down the flanks are the host peaking finally when it matters . Being at home as its pressure to but the potential is there to go very deep into the tournament .
Ireland a fierce battling side lead by Katie McCabe will be no pushover and proven there potential to disrupt and frustrate much higher ranked teams . In Louise Quinn , Diana Caldwell , Denise O’Sullivan highly talented players among the squad, however they maybe limited in attack at the very highest level but capable of making a moment that counts springing forward on attack . All teams face a difficult time against them
Nigeria a team with individual talents who are obviously lead by Asisat Oshoala , but the concern of her managing to make through the tournament injury free is a concern to many in Nigeria and also to produce her club scoring form. Many other talents include Rasheedat Ajibade a great club season in Spain , experience of Desire Oparanozie who currently is in excellent form in China . Young and very talented Gift Monday is also capable of posing opposition defences awkward moments along with Jennifer Echegini who had a very good season at FSU. In defence young Starlets Rofiat Imuran and Blessing Demehin who had good first years in France with Reims join veteran Onome Ebi . Christie Ucheibe who had her best season in SL Benfica can play a pivotal role in midfield disrupting forward play and get in the box to be a goal threat . Despite recent off field issues the Super Falcons are ready to come together and give everything in a very tight and difficult group .
Canada the Olympic Champions a strong defence with outstanding players Ashley Lawrence , Kadeisha Buchanan two of the world’s best among a squad littered with many fine players . All will be wary of their potential attacking on the break with powerful front runners and Goal poachers such as Jordyn Huitema , creativity of Cloe Lacasse , Olivia Smith , Jessie Fleming and the prospect of veteran Christine Sinclair adding to her enormous Goal tally . No one will look kindly at the prospect of facing a very well coached team that plays to it’s strengh very well.
Group D
England enter the tournament as the reigning Uefa Champions the emotions of a year ago still embedded but the task is different with key players from the squad of that succes missing . The squad is certainly loaded with many great talents and Semi Finalist in 2015 2019. In a group where they are favourites to advance they will be wary of Denmark as to which position they actually finish . The defence has questions of actual fitness of Millie Bright alot may fall on Lotte Wubben-Moy to be the defensive General with Alex Greenwood . A very talented midfield Georgia Stanway possesses a powerful shot weapon to snatch vital goals Keira Walsh Lauren James to open defences . Can Lauren Hemp show her form of a year ago a key in attack that enters without a goal since against Brasil in the Finalíssima in three consequent matches . However it should not be to worrying Rachel Daley Chloe Kelly ,Alessia Russo and others are all capable of stepping up at big moments. While they are capable of going far they will have to dig deep a potential second round against Australia or Canada with the likes of Germany Brasil France Awaiting in the bottom section it will take a huge effort .
Haiti no introductions needed to star player Melchie Dumornay who will lead her team like she has the last five years as the leading talent. Along with Roselord Borgella , Kethna Louis , Batcheba Luis, Nerilia Mondesir the team has grown together for the last few years . Haiti do have problems with defence it is very difficult to see them not conceding however great the forward potential is it will take almighty efforts to produce Results necessary to advance against very strong opponents
Denmark can they be the dark horse of the section certainly a squad of many talents from Simone Boye, Katrine Veje ,Sanne Troelsgaard , Amalie Vangsgaard who boast a good distance shot to Pernille Harder and the goal poaching of Signe Bruun . The squad is littered with battling players who also play very entertaining football and a tight knitted squad who are always encouraging each other . If they can keep there defence tight they can prove to be a pitfall for others . Like Sweden they to are dangerous on set peices teams will be wary .
China the reigning Asian champion who won a thrilling Final against South Korea 3-2 having been behind 0-2 . Much improved from the Olympics when it seemed to have a revamped squad for the future but enter the tournament with defence issues with minor injuries certainly using Wang Shanshan in their last training match there underlines potential problem . Always will try to line up very well organised and play with fine technique with excellent individual talents Mengyu Shen, Rui Zhang, Shuang Wang, Chengshu Wu there is attacking threats to be wary of. It will be a difficult group for them but they are ready to take on the challenge and make life difficult for the opposition .
Group F
France lead by new coach Hervé Renard has a difficult task with so many leading star players missing the tournament with various injuries. But they are blessed with alot of depth and talent up come new stars Maëlle Lakrar , Naomie Feller the squad is still loader with many exceptional players who are capable of beating most teams . However to win the tournament you have to beat all and certainly a huge absence is the speed of Mbock in defence and striker Marie-Antoinette Katoto . As they can potentially face Germany in the second round it will take a huge effort and maybe tactical changes Grace Geyoro can play a pivotal role shoring up the defence as well as capable of sneaking a goal In tight games . Goals in the group where they face Brasil will be crucial to how far they go on in the tournament .
Brasil will bring vibrant attacking football a great fan base to the tournament exciting talents Ary Borges , Kerolin , Geyse a farewell for Marta though Brasil is probably more excited for the next gen Starlet Giovana Waksman , juju gol , Lara Dantas and many more ,than Marta World Cup farewell. The hopes are high with the potential to string together a run of Results to lift the world cup . A surprise in defence the recall of veteran Monica who can bring experience , Certainly the pace of Rafaelle who needs to stay healthy through the tournament which has a question mark are issues that will be pivotal , also not being wasteful in front of Goal certainly we will see exciting runs from the above mentioned players but in the big moment along with Debinha will it take the chance . They are all capable of scoring as we see in the various leagues but also can be wasteful and dips of form. Whatever the outcome it will as usual be a delight to watch .
Jamaica lead by the great talent Bunny Shaw with exciting talents such as Jody Brown , Tiffany Cameron , Drew Spence to name a few of individual players who will enter the tournament in a close knit high spirits group despite the situation off the pitch . The lack of playing in the last year since qualification makes it hard to judge if they have overcome defensive naivitys as a group , certainly they are fine individuals in respective clubs but the last we can go off is the Concacaf Women’s Championship when they conceded 5 to USA and 3 to Canada , suggest keeping clean sheets against two high power teams will be difficult . This does not take away the excitement of the attacking and battling midfielders such as Havana Solaun and will be excitement to the stadium and Fans watching at home on TV
Panama the underdog of the group with exciting talents such as Marta Cox , Karla Riley , Lineth Cedeno , Natália Mills and the impressive Yenith Bailey in Goal a great shot stopper but still has difficulty in set peices and controlling her box a part of her game that will grow in time . Again like Jamaica being in a very difficult group defence frailties will likely be a downfall but not for the short of effort as the world learns of new players where quite a few are based at home in a league very difficult to watch .
Group H
Germany among the favourites despite two uninspiring send off matches a squad loaded with great talent determination with many players capable of changing games . Lead by Alexandra Popp one of the world’s best in the last year form wise ,and also throughout her career is a inspiration who gets stuck in and scores crucial goals loving the big game moments. Exciting youngsters Jules Brand , Klara Buhl, Nicole Anyomi experience of Lea Schüller and Svenja Huth , Laura Freigang we know a depth of high talent . Lena Oberdorf shoring up the midfield Sara Dabritz the squad ís very capable of going far. A issue deep in the tournament being caught on the break can be a downfall , issues in defence in preparation matches being caught dozing really should not be issues in a major tournament. They definately are serious contenders .
Morocco , Reynald Pedros has peaced together a very talented squad mostly from champions ASFAR and a cast of elegible players from outwith made from excellent scouting mainly from the period since Pedros took over in 2020 bringing a wealth of knowledge which can be said part of a excellent investments in the football in the country over the past few years . The defence well coached usually stays pretty deep not to overcome it’s lack of pace to be caught on breaks often , youngster Nesryne El Chad has been one of the rocks in defence in a successful period , Sabbah Seghir Hanane Ait El Haj Zineb Redouani amongst a defence which has been consistent in selection during the preparation . More players had been tried in midfield and forward before the final selection lead by experienced Ghizlane Chebbak the leading scorer in Moroccos D1 Feminine despite missing the opening part of the season . Exciting attacking talents include Fatima Tagnaout , the well known Rosella Ayane and Sakina Ouzraoui amongst others , Sofía Bouftini who was exciting talent in Morocco base squads is capable of creativity however a issue in open play scoring at this level maybe a problem . Certainly they are dangerous at set peices as seen in the WAFCON 2022
Colombia lead by Catalina Usme a great talent and threat on set peices with a exceptional shot from distance teams will be wary where they are giving away free kicks. A team with many talents obviously the now popular Linda Caicedo who played many fine games for America de Cali at age 14 in 2019 and obviously then was already a star to watch . Mayra Ramírez a physical forward will cause defences many issues and maybe sore ankles to . A aspect of Colombia’s game maybe there downfall with modern day rules they will have to keep very disciplined with less niggling which despite being a team with excellent individuals is part of their style and can be very disruptive to the opposition . Natália Giraldo a exceptional keeper behind a defence with good quality Daníela Arias , Manuela Vanegas , a battling midfield Daniela Montoya and young Maria Camila Reyes who boast a exceptional distance shot also can be dangerous .
South Korea a well organised side playing neat technical football with exciting talents such as Geummin Lee , Eunsun Park Ji Soyun , Mi-ra Moon . They will try to play very close defence man marking system very capable of causing frustration to opposition but they are in a group of physical strong teams and despite suspect to conceding goals it is a group where maybe goal difference could be crucial certainly have a chance of progressing .
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