2023 Women’s World Cup fixtures, groups, venues for African teams -When are Zambia, Morocco, Nigeria & South Africa playing?
Women’s World Cup: The highly anticipated 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup is scheduled to commence on Friday, July 21, hosted jointly by Australia and New Zealand. This edition of the tournament promises an exciting representation from Africa, with four teams selected to participate.
Africa’s champions, South Africa, Nigeria, Morocco, and Zambia, will proudly wave the continental flag, with the latter two teams embarking on their inaugural World Cup journey. Historically, no African team has surpassed the quarter-final stage. However, the Super Falcons made an impressive advancement to the last eight in the 1999 edition, instilling hopes for an even more remarkable performance this time around.
Banyana, Atlas Lionesses, and the Copper Queens will all strive to leave a lasting impression on the world stage, aiming to make their mark in this prestigious tournament. As the eyes of the globe focus on the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup, Africa’s representatives stand ready to showcase their talent, determination, and skill to the world.
Nigeria
The Super Falcons, Africa’s most seasoned participants, are gearing up for their ninth appearance in the World Cup. In this edition, they find themselves placed in Group B alongside formidable opponents: Olympic champions Canada, Australia, and the Republic of Ireland.
Their campaign kicks off on Friday, July 21 at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, where they will face Canada in an eagerly awaited showdown. Six days later, they will showcase their skills at the Brisbane Stadium, taking on the Australian team.
On July 31, the African heavyweights will return to the same venue, brimming with determination as they go head-to-head against the Republic of Ireland. With their wealth of experience and talent, the Super Falcons are prepared to give their all and leave a lasting impression in this fiercely competitive tournament.
South Africa
Banyana Banyana, South Africa’s women’s national football team, is set to make its second appearance in the World Cup. Placed in Group G for this ninth edition, they face an exciting journey ahead.
Their first match will take place on July 23 at the Wellington Regional Stadium, where they will go head-to-head with Sweden, the 2003 finalists. Four days later, Banyana Banyana will travel to the Dunedin Stadium to confront Argentina, presenting an opportunity to showcase their skills.
The group stage will culminate on August 2 at the Wellington Stadium, with Banyana Banyana engaging in a crucial match against Italy. The team aims to leave a lasting impression in the tournament and make their mark on the global stage, driven by their determination as reigning continental champions.
