Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak has been selected in the Best XI for the group stage of the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON), unveiled on Wednesday by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
According to CAF’s technical study group, The Best XI of the group phase of the tournament, held until July 26 in Morocco, is “set up in a 4-3-3 formation, highlighting the standout performers of this first round, following a thrilling group phase that saw 45 goals scored in 18 matches”, CAF said on its website.
The midfield trio of Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria), Ghizlane Chebbak and Refiloe Jane (South Africa) embodies pace, power and precision, the same source adds, noting that Ghizlane Chebbak, voted Best Player of the group phase, “orchestrated play with vision, precise passing, and attacking flair”.
Chebbak, 34, contributed to the Moroccan team’s qualification for the quarter-finals with 4 goals in the group phase.
The XI’s defensive line is based on an experienced central pairing made up of Bambanani Mbane (South Africa) and Zambia’s Lushomo Mweemba, alongside Ashleigh Plumptre (Nigeria) and Fikile Magama (South Africa).
Meanwhile, Algerian goalkeeper Chloé N’Gazi was voted best keeper of the first round.
South Africa’s Desiree Ellis, reigning champion with Banyana Banyana, was awarded Best Coach of the group phase.
In the quarter-finals next Friday (8 p.m.), Morocco will face Mali at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium.
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