Morocco’s women’s national football team is determined to secure a semifinal spot in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they face Mali in a decisive quarterfinal on Friday in Rabat, head coach Jorge Vilda said Thursday.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference at the Rabat Olympic Stadium, Vilda acknowledged the heightened pressure of a knockout match but affirmed the squad’s readiness: “We’re determined to win.” Morocco previously defeated Mali 1–0 in a December friendly, though Vilda cautioned that the current Malian lineup includes new high-level players and poses a real threat with its tactical cohesion and spatial awareness.
He warned against overconfidence, noting that Mali’s 4–0 group-stage loss to South Africa “does not reflect their true level.” Defender Aziza Rabah echoed the team’s focus, stating that defensive errors from earlier matches were addressed in the final group game against Senegal. The match kicks off Friday at 8 p.m. at the Rabat Olympic Stadium.
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