The first leg matches of the third round of the CAF zone qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have concluded, with noticeable away wins for Morocco and South Africa on Friday, 23 February.
Africa is reserved two spots in the women’s football division of the Olympics and all remaining 8 nations are eyeing an appearance.
Morocco managed a slender 2-1 victory over Tunisia courtesy of goals by Ghizlaine Chebbak and Fatima Tagnaout, while Alaa Kaabachi gave the Tunisians the consolation and lifeline ahead of the return leg.
In Abuja, Nigeria were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Cameroon in what was a highly tactical affair by the two sides.
In Tanzania, the reigning queens of Africa, Banyana Banyana comfortably cruised past Tanzania with a clinical 3-0 victory courtesy of goals by Jermaine Seopesenwe, Thembi Kgatlana and Hildah Magaia who all ply their trade in Mexico.
In Ghana, The Copper Queens showed great character and strength following the sad passing of their teammate Norin Betani, as they edged Ghana 1- 0 in Accra.
Paris 2024 Olympic Qualifiers: First Leg Results:
Tunisia 1-2 Morocco
Cameroon 0-0 Nigeria
Tanzania 0-3 South Africa
Ghana 0-1 Zambia
Second leg schedule:
Nigeria – Cameroon (Abuja National Stadium, Abuja)
Zambia – Ghana (Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola)
South Africa – Tanzania (Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit)
Morocco – Tunisia (Prince Moulay EL Hassan Stadium, Rabat)
