Morocco additionally staged the 2022 version of Wafcon, ending as runners-up, and former worldwide Fatiha Laassiri believes house help will present “an actual benefit” subsequent yr.
However, with Senegal exiting on penalties within the quarter-finals final time round and DR Congo again on the finals for the primary time since 2012, ex-Nigeria goalkeeper Rachael Ayegba thinks Group A is the one to observe.
“Senegal performed properly in 2022 and I am not going to be stunned in the event that they play even higher,” she instructed BBC Sport Africa.
“DR Congo are able to showcase what they will carry to the desk. I feel Morocco and Zambia can 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 present Nigeria a battle,” she added. “Something is feasible in Group B.”
In the meantime, South Africa goalkeeper Andile Dlamini mentioned Banyana Banyana are “not going to be cocky” as they put together to defend their title.
“The highest three international locations (Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco) completed within the final 16 on the 2023 Girls’s World Cup and anybody is able to successful this event,” added the 32-year-old.
“It is dependent upon who excels on the particular day.”
