In a statement on the eve of the kick-off of this continental competition, Ms. Illa stressed that the national elements taking part in this 14th edition of the women’s CAN have the technical and physical assets to shine during this African football event.
She added that all the components of the women’s national team aspire to qualify for the World Cup for the first time and to defend the chances of the first continental title for Morocco.
In this regard, Ms. Illa noted that the Moroccan team is among the favorites of this tournament despite having inherited a strong group.
The preparations started by the women’s national team have demonstrated great abilities within the team which will be a strong opponent for the other selections, she noted, adding that all the conditions have been met to obtain positive results. during this continental meeting.
She also emphasized the position Morocco enjoys at the African level and the trust placed in it by the Confederation of African Football to host this event, which is also an opportunity to shed light on the strengths of the Morocco at all levels, stressing that the choice of the Kingdom was wise to host this continental sporting event.
She indicated that all arrangements have been made to host the teams, which confirms Morocco’s ability to host any event, regardless of its size, thanks to its high-level infrastructure, calling on Moroccan fans to support the team. female during this CAN.
Ms. Illa also said that the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) and the interest of its president, Mr. Fouzi Lekjaâ to develop women’s football, as well as the strategy of the LNFF have enabled the development of this sport in Morocco. , noting that the qualification of the U17 women’s team for the World Cup in India is the fruit of this work.
At the end of the draw, the women’s national football team inherited group A composed of Burkina Faso, Senegal and Uganda.
The first four teams from this CAN will qualify directly for the World Cup scheduled for Australia and New Zealand in 2023.
The 14th edition of the Women’s CAN, scheduled in Morocco from July 2 to 23, will take place at the Prince Moulay Abdallah Sports Complex, the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat and the Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca.