AkinDS:
FIFA does not control the Olympics. The IOC does.
Even they also are cracking down, the case of SA 800m runner Caster Semanya come to mind.

This is about leveling the playing field for women. It’s unfair to have individuals with abnormal levels of testosterone competing as/with women, when they should be competing with men, from a medical standpoint. FairPlay is FairPlay.

Semanya's case came before the Olympics. So Banda would not have played with high testosterone cos they definitely tested for it.

BascoVanVeli:



Semanya's case came before the Olympics. So Banda would not have played with high testosterone cos they definitely tested for it.

Not necessarily. Semanya has been in the spotlite for this matter for quite some time now. Also worth nothing is the fact that most of the individuals in this situation that get the most attention usually engage in an individual sport. Recently, the swimming and cycling world federation have had to made similar pronouncements cause of this.

A team sport like football probably shielded Banda, but with increasing attention, Banda was bound to go through this sooner or later.

You're right.
Rumblings had been in the works for Semanya for quite a while, prior to the Olympics. It was only a matter of time.
Same thing happened to the Equitorial Guinea women's team at one time, with Bilguisa and Salimata Simpore going through similar accusations, forcing them to withdraw from the team.
These things never end well and Zambia should have anticipated this kind of uproar.

lovewins:


Not necessarily. Semanya has been in the spotlite for this matter for quite some time now. Also worth nothing is the fact that most of the individuals in this situation that get the most attention usually engage in an individual sport. Recently, the swimming and cycling world federation have had to made similar pronouncements cause of this.

A team sport like football probably shielded Banda, but with increasing attention, Banda was bound to go through this sooner or later.

AkinDS:
You're right.
Rumblings had been in the works for Semanya for quite a while, prior to the Olympics. It was only a matter of time.
Same thing happened to the Equitorial Guinea women's team at one time, with Bilguisa and Salimata Simpore going through similar accusations, forcing them to withdraw from the team.
These things never end well and Zambia should have anticipated this kind of uproar.

Hmm, if that is so, my mind goes to the Tanzanian U17 lady who almost single handedly made them qualify for their first ever world cup.

CAF Announce Use Of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) In Women's Awcon
July 02, 2022


The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will be used in all matches of the 2022 African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) in Morocco that kick-off today (Saturday).

Twelve teams including Nigeria's Super Falcons are already in Morocco for the 12th edition of the competition.

Caf director of Referees, Eddy Mailet who made the announcement said it's a bold step in the right direction.

"This is a bold step in the right direction. As women’s football is growing in Africa, it is important that Africa adopt the latest trends and technology to enhance the game."

"Africa has some of the best match officials in Africa in Morocco and training and development of them is key for us."

Four female match officials, Salima Mukasanga of Rwanda, Carine Atemzabong of Cameroon and Fatiha Jermoumi, and Bouchra Karboubi from Morocco, were part of the list of match officials at the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon and did an amazing job.

He also said that by using VAR they are looking to continue the progress and development of CAF women's football

"By using VAR for all matches at WAFCON we are looking to continue the progression and development of the standard of CAF women’s football,‘’ he concluded .

lovewins:
Just In:

Randy picks Ebi, Oshoala and 23 others for the WAFCON in Morocco.

Players dropped includesRita Akarekor, defenders Chidinma Okeke, Ngozi Emenayo and Opeyemi Sunday, midfielders Suliat Abideen, Amanda Uju Mbadi and Charity Adule, and forward Anam Imo.

Full list below

Chidinma Okeke was not dropped

hismail1:
Chidinma Okeke was not dropped

I saw this yesterday too. There seem to be conflicting reports.

Barbara Banda still looks female enough na.... What of that Cameroon goalkeeper we're talking about yesterday? There is one that scored 5 goals in a match too...forgot her name and country.

hismail1:
Chidinma Okeke was not dropped

I'm surprised as you're too

mostob:
Barbara Banda still looks female enough na.... What of that Cameroon goalkeeper we're talking about yesterday? There is one that scored 5 goals in a match too...forgot her name and country.

You mean Senegalese goalkeeper right?
It was the Tanzanian U-17 lady who scored 4 goals to qualify her team.

GeneralDae:

You mean Senegalese goalkeeper right?
It was the Tanzanian U-17 lady who scored 5 goals to qualify her team.

oh..thanks. Those are the two girls i was talking about.

lovewins:


Not necessarily. Semanya has been in the spotlite for this matter for quite some time now. Also worth nothing is the fact that most of the individuals in this situation that get the most attention usually engage in an individual sport. Recently, the swimming and cycling world federation have had to made similar pronouncements cause of this.

A team sport like football probably shielded Banda, but with increasing attention, Banda was bound to go through this sooner or later.

There is no way she didn't get tested at the Olympics and I doubt CAF would take the lead in anything. All the same let's watch and see what more comes out.

Deltamani:
CAF Announce Use Of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) In Women's Awcon
July 02, 2022


The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will be used in all matches of the 2022 African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) in Morocco that kick-off today (Saturday).

Twelve teams including Nigeria's Super Falcons are already in Morocco for the 12th edition of the competition.

Caf director of Referees, Eddy Mailet who made the announcement said it's a bold step in the right direction.

"This is a bold step in the right direction. As women’s football is growing in Africa, it is important that Africa adopt the latest trends and technology to enhance the game."

"Africa has some of the best match officials in Africa in Morocco and training and development of them is key for us."

Four female match officials, Salima Mukasanga of Rwanda, Carine Atemzabong of Cameroon and Fatiha Jermoumi, and Bouchra Karboubi from Morocco, were part of the list of match officials at the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon and did an amazing job.

He also said that by using VAR they are looking to continue the progress and development of CAF women's football

"By using VAR for all matches at WAFCON we are looking to continue the progression and development of the standard of CAF women’s football,‘’ he concluded .

If na this one, our defenders no go escape o. Normally they do some tackles or fouls that refs don't see. But this var will work against the likes of Cameroon and CIV. Mehn they are very rough with the tackles and silly fouls.

daveP:


If na this one, our defenders no go escape o. Normally they do some tackles or fouls that refs don't see. But this var will work against the likes of Cameroon and CIV. Mehn they are very rough with the tackles and silly fouls.

Going to the AWCON we have got the best Defense line, teams like Cameroon, Zambia, Senegal and Burkina Faso should be the one's u're supposed to mentioned first...

CAF Increases Women’s AFCON prize money by 150 percent

The overall prize money of the competition has been increased from USD 975 000 to USD 2 400 000 – an increase of almost USD 1.5 million.

The CAF President and the CAF Executive Committee has listed women’s football amongst the top priorities of CAF in the next few years.

The winner of this year’s edition of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2022 will pocket USD 500 000 – a 150% increase of USD 300 000. Previously, winners took home USD 200 000.

Graphic breakdown of Price money for the 2022 AWCON

Chidinma Okeke was no.25, but can't play due to injury...

Schemerkhiz:
Chidinma Okeke was no.25, but can't play due to injury...

I thought there's a rule in place that allow a player to be replaced if they get injured less than 24 hours to the team's first game in the tournament... Shouldn't there be a replacement for her ?

So why on earth is she on the list, at the expense of someone fitter?
The girl has been on a decline and has not been active for quite sometime.
This makes no sense whatsoever...unless she is an 'alternate' to the list of 23, in which case, she has zero chance of making the final 23, since the tournament has pretty much started.

Schemerkhiz:
Chidinma Okeke was no.25, but can't play due to injury...

AkinDS:
So why on earth is she on the list, at the expense of someone fitter?
The girl has been on a decline and has not been active for quite sometime.
This makes no sense whatsoever...unless she is an 'alternate' to the list of 23, in which case, she has zero chance of making the final 23, since the tournament has pretty much started.

Let's just forget about this Okeke this and that...
We already have a great team to work with. Even if Okeke is very much available, there's no way she's going to play ahead of Michelle Alozie at right back.

BascoVanVeli:



This one is on midfielders


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdnqDz99-Qk

Forwards


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpl2E8tFvDc

Super Falcons continue dia training ahead of dia opening Group game against South Africa on Monday for di Women's Africa Cup of Nations wey go start today.

Morocco vs Burkina Faso na im go be di first match of di tournament wey Nigeria women national team don win nine times and dey hope to win am for di tenth time.

Di tournament go also witness di use of VAR for di first time ever for di Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Opening ceremony now showing on CAF YouTube page.

Will CAF tv shows the full match?

GeneralDae:
Opening ceremony now showing on CAF YouTube page.

isan:
Will CAF tv shows the full match?

Nah, but You can easily stream it on SABC South Africa. Also some Ghanaian stations promised to stream as well.

Sweet goalkeeping

What is VAR even getting involved for

BascoVanVeli:
What is VAR even getting involved for

I'm confused cos I thought they played the free kick initially.

Dey don start Ojoro with VAR , why was the free kick replayed

As expected, the BS has started.
Why was there a need to replay the freekick? The initial freekick, which was located closer to the goal, resulted in a save by the keeper.
The VAR check was not a penalty and was confirmed.
So, why didn't the ref just continue with play? Why the need to replay the freekick?
The burkinabes were just robbed, big time!

Who is that animal in the VAR room. Then they allowed Morocco kick another freekick. This is just embarrassing

GeneralDae:

I'm confused cos I thought they played the free kick initially.

Yes exactly

Morroco playing like Europeans. If Nigeria should underrate them, Iku pa won.