The race towards securing the two spots reserved for Africa at the Paris 2024 Olympics resumes on Friday. Eight nations are vying for the two spots reserved for the continent, and CAFOnline takes a look at these encounters in the women’s football edition.
Cameroon – Nigeria: African Classic
It’s the great classic of African women’s football. Cameroon welcomes Nigeria to Douala.
The visiting Super Falcons carry the psychological advantage, with the last 10 fixtures between the two sides only being won twice by Cameroon.
Since their FIFA Women’s World CupTM round of 16 exit, Nigeria has enjoyed good form and will be bringing their experience into the clash.
Tunisia – Morocco: A North African derby full of promise
Quarter-finalist at the last edition of the CAF TotalEnergies Women’s African Cup of Nations, Tunisia faces the ever-improving Morocco, who were runner’s up at the TotalEnergies Women’s AFCON, in an epic North African derby.
The two sides will not only be aiming for positive results to step closer to securing a place in the Olympics but will also play for pride in the North African derby.
Zambia – Ghana: Copper Queens are eyeing second consecutive Olympics appearance
An interesting tie awaits Ghana’s capital.
Following their appearance at the last edition of the Olympics, Zambia knows the exact feeling of being at the global showpiece and will want to see themselves there again. But first, they need to overcome the Black Queens, who will be boosted by their home fans.
Meanwhile, the Copper Queens will have to give it their all despite the sad passing of their teammate, Norin Betani.
Tanzania and South Africa: No walk in the park
It will be an interesting tie between Tanzania, who are fast becoming a force in African women’s football, and the reigning African champions, South Africa. While on paper this may look like a walk in the park for the reigning African champions who missed out on the last edition of the Olympics, they will have to be wary of the danger posed by the rising Tanzanian nation that will be at home.
