By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the Technical Study Group (TSG) for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024, Prompt News reports.
This is even as no single person from Nigeria,
Africa’s powerhouse in women’s football since its inception was named in the South Africa-dominated TSG list for WAFCON 2024.
South Africa alone produced three members with Algeria, Morocco, Namibia, Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon producing one member each.
This TSG for Morocco 2024 is a team of experienced football experts, former coaches, technical directors, instructors, and analysts tasked with studying, analysing, and documenting CAF competitions.
According to CAF, they will analyse tactical trends, playing systems, and individual and team performances, producing detailed technical reports that summarize these observations.
These reports not only highlight strategies and best practices but also provide practical recommendations to CAF Member Associations, coaches, and development departments to help elevate the standard of the game across the continent.
In addition to analysis and reporting, the TSG will select official awards such as “Woman of the Match,” “Best XI,” and the tournament’s best player, goalkeeper, or young talent.
They will also contribute to CAF’s broader technical strategy by supporting coaching education, creating learning materials, and sharing findings from tournaments through workshops and courses.
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Ultimately, the TSG’s work helps align CAF’s development initiatives with CAF’s development strategy, ensuring continuous improvement in coaching standards, player development, and the overall quality of football in Africa.
The TSG members for WAFCON 2024, led by the director of CAF Technical development division, Raul Chipenda, are also tasked with providing a Fair play report after each match.
WAFCON 2024 Technical Study Group:
1.Raul Chipenda (CAF)
2.Sheryl Botes (South Africa)
3.Leah Sweetness (South Africa)
4.Shilene Booysen (South Africa)
5.Lamia Boumehdi (Morocco)
6.Radia Fertoul (Algeria)
7.Jacqueline Shipanga (Namibia)
8.Clementine Touré (Côte d’Ivoire)
9.Bernadette Anong (Cameroon).
