Vilda: The match against Senegal is tough.. and Morocco is steadily building African women's strength.

Spanish coach Jorge Vilda, the coach of the Moroccan women's national football team, confirmed that facing the Senegalese team in the third round of the group stage of the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations will not be easy, emphasizing at the same time that Morocco is steadily moving towards becoming a prominent force in women's football thanks to the work being done by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.

Vilda said during the press conference preceding the match that the Senegalese team has developed significantly compared to previous years, and no longer relies solely on direct balls and speed, but has become capable of building attacks and playing collectively. He added that the match will be balanced and will require the "Atlas Lionesses" to deliver their best possible performance.

The national coach explained that the Moroccan team has also seen significant development, benefiting from the experiences accumulated in recent years, considering that the players possess the confidence and necessary skills to achieve a positive result and finish the group stage in the best possible way.

In another context, Vilda praised the project led by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, headed by Fouzi Lekjaa, to develop women's football, highlighting that investment in youth categories, expanding the talent scouting base, and working according to a unified methodology within national teams are factors that will positively impact the future of the game.

The Spanish coach added that results require time and consistency, but he believes that Morocco has all the elements to become, in the near future, an African and global power in women's football, especially with the increasing attention to youth categories and upcoming international competitions.

Vilda concluded his statements by affirming that the Moroccan team will do everything possible to please the fans, noting that the players and the technical staff are determined to deliver the best performance possible and continue their journey with confidence in the Africa Cup of Nations.