Morocco additionally staged the 2022 version of Wafcon, finishing as runners-up, and previous world Fatiha Laassiri believes house backup will grant “a real advantage” then yr.

However, with Senegal exiting on consequences within the quarter-finals ultimate day round and DR Congo again on the finals for the primary day since 2012, ex-Nigeria goalkeeper Rachael Ayegba thinks Workforce A is the only to observe.

“Senegal played well in 2022 and I’m not going to be surprised if they play even better,” she advised BBC Game Africa.

“DR Congo are ready to showcase what they can bring to the table. I think Morocco and Zambia will have the upper hand but Senegal and DR Congo might disrupt things.”

Ayegba additionally warned Nigeria about complacency later Botswana and Tunisia made the quarter-finals two years in the past.

“Tunisia, Algeria and Botswana are going to give Nigeria a fight,” she added. “Anything is possible in Group B.”

In the meantime, South Africa goalkeeper Andile Dlamini stated Banyana Banyana are “not going to be cocky” as they get ready to guard their identify.

“The top three countries (Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco) finished in the last 16 at the 2023 Women’s World Cup and anyone is capable of winning this tournament,” added the 32-year-old.

“It depends on who excels on the specific day.”