This year’s WAFCON will again be dominated by players who ply their trade in France as there are as many as 53 of them jostling for glory in Morocco.
These players play in the French Premier League, second and third divisions with 21 of them in the top league.
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade is one of these 21 players as she plays for PSG Ladies.
The 26-year-old forward has had a mixed first season in France, scoring only three goals and providing as many assists in 26 appearances.
She was the MVP of the 2024 WAFCON.
Malawi will parade Tabitha Chawinga, 30, who was top scorer for Lyon last season with 11 goals.
Last season, Algeria’s Melissa Bethi was one of the revelations of the French top league.
FC Nantes have announced the transfer of the 20-year-old midfielder to American club Washington Spirit, who paid 100,000 euros to sign her.
On Sunday night, she was named Player of the Match as Algeria beat Senegal 2-0. She scored a goal and delivered a solid display.
