Moroccan women are gaining confidence to face South Africa in the quarter-finals of the "Women's Africa Cup of Nations."
Spanish coach Jorge Vilda confirmed the readiness of the Moroccan national women's football team, the "Atlas Lionesses," to face South Africa tomorrow, Saturday, in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, emphasizing that the goal is to secure direct qualification for the next World Cup.
Vilda stated today, Friday, during the press conference ahead of the match, that his players enter the encounter with great confidence and a desire to win, adding: "We have a strong desire to win, and a lot of confidence, and we want Morocco to be present for the second time in its history directly in the World Cup. We want to achieve that tomorrow."
Regarding the South African team, the Spanish coach explained that the technical staff knows the opponent well, pointing out that they have players with speed, along with strength in collective play, highlighting that the match will be close and could be decided by details.
He added: "I believe it will be an even match that will be decided by details, and I hope these details will be in our favor. In the past, the team viewed South Africa in a certain way. Now we look at them without fear."
Concerning offensive effectiveness, after the team failed to score in the last match despite creating more than 20 chances, Vilda confirmed that it is a temporary situation, stressing his confidence in his players' ability to regain their efficiency against South Africa.
The Spanish coach also praised the defensive solidity of the team, which has kept a clean sheet in its last three matches, confirming that achieving this was due to collective work, not just the goalkeeper's brilliance.
In conclusion, Vilda sent a message to Moroccan fans, saying: "We need the fans in this match, we need all Moroccans behind the team, whether they are in the stadium or watching us behind their television screens... I am convinced that we will achieve this together, and I hope the players hear the roar of the fans stronger than ever."