WAFCON 2024: Botswana Ready For Nigeria’s Physical Play – Coach Malele

WAFCON 2024: Botswana Ready For Nigeria’s Physical Play – Coach Malele

Sampson Adedeji

As preparations continue for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Botswana head coach Alex Malele has expressed confidence in his team's readiness to face all opponents, including a physically dominant Nigerian side, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Making only their second appearance at the tournament, Botswana has been placed in a challenging group alongside Nigeria, Algeria, and Tunisia.

Speaking about their group, Malele acknowledged the strength of their opponents and the unique challenge Nigeria presents.

“All the groups are tough in my opinion. There’s no easy group. If you look at Group A, it’s even more competitive because it includes the host nation,” he said.

"Group C has the defending champions. In Group B, like last time, we’ve got Nigeria again." Malele pointed out the contrast in playing styles between their group opponents.

“Nigeria’s style of play is very different from Algeria and Tunisia. The latter two are very tactical, while Nigeria blends tactical discipline with physical power,” he explained.

“We’ve prepared to face both types of teams. Now, the goal is to find a way to qualify for the next round.”