High flying Morocco will be hoping they can complete their fairytale run in this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) championship when they take on South Africa in the finale of the continental tournament set to be played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Saturday 23 July.Playing in what will only be their first ever WAFCON final, the hosts, who stunned record defending champions Nigeria in the semis to secure their final berth, will be hoping they can slay another giant in Banyana Banyana who are gunning to live upto their pre-tournament favourite tag when they play in their second consecutive final.📹 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒: 🇲🇦 1 (5)-(4) 1 🇳🇬 A breathtaking tie sees #TeamMorocco seal a historical victory against the title holders to reach the #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 final! #EmpoweringOurGame | @Football2Gether pic.twitter.com/4AmgrwPlOy— #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 (@CAFwomen) July 19, 2022 The Atlas Lionesses advanced to the championship decider after knocking out 9 time champions Nigeria 5-4 on post-match penalties in their match which ended 1-1 after both normal and extra time while South Africa defeated Zambia 1-0 in the other semi.In a tournament that saw the hosts book a ticket to their first ever World Cup tournament, as they became one of the four automatic African teams to qualify for the 2023 edition set to be jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, Morocco will be hoping to get the crowning moment by lifting their maiden WAFCON title in front of their vociferous home fans.##NAJAVA_MECA_6520597##On the other hand, South Africa, led by Desiree Ellis who is fresh from being crowned the Women’s Coach of The Year for the third time in a row, will be looking to spoil the party for the home team as they chase the elusive title.Taking t the field in what will be their fifth WAFCON final, and backed by Ellis’ latest success, Banyana Banyana will be seeking to end their pathetic record in the previous tournament finals as they bid to also lift their first ever title.The #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 finalists are decided! 🤩#EmpoweringOurGame pic.twitter.com/tTkgkKtx32— #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 (@CAFwomen) July 19, 2022 “Morocco is not in the final by chance. A lot has been done in the country for the development of women’s football. They have a professional championship, they brought back a coach who won the UEFA Champions League. Morocco has a very good team and we have analyzed them well. Now it is up to us to execute what we have planned. If we apply what we have prepared, we will have a positive result,” Ellis said before the game.“We have been working on this for more than a year. We arrive with some certainties and now we have to express it on the pitch. The enthusiasm of the public ensures we have to perform in every match with heart and desire. SA are the best team in Africa, along with Nigeria, but they have completely different characteristics. They are a team that plays good football, very technical. WAFCON22: Zambia edge dethroned champions Nigeria to clinch bronzeIt will be a different style of play, a different opponent but we are also here to impose our game and our style. All that I hope is that we win this final and that there is a show and a feast for the 50 000 fans who will be there to enjoy themelves and I hope it will be a great game,” said Reynald Pedros, Morocco’s head coach.The match kicks off at 2300EAT.
