The Ivory Coast women’s national team will continue their preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a friendly against Ghana on Tuesday as both sides step up their build-up to the continental tournament in Morocco.
The match, scheduled for 17:00 GMT at Père Jégo Stadium, comes just days before the start of the competition, which will run from 25 July to 16 August.
Ivory Coast have been holding a training camp in Casablanca as they make their final preparations for the tournament. The coaching staff are using the camp to refine the team’s tactical approach ahead of the opening matches.
Tuesday’s fixture against Ghana is expected to provide both teams with an opportunity to assess their readiness before the tournament begins.
The Black Queens, who have also qualified for the competition, announced the fixture on social media, describing it as their first test before WAFCON.
The encounter brings together two teams that have already secured their places at the finals and are now entering the final phase of their preparations.
Rather than focusing on the result, the friendly is expected to allow both coaching teams to evaluate their squads and make any remaining technical and tactical adjustments before the tournament gets under way.
With the Women’s AFCON set to begin later this month, the match offers a valuable opportunity for players to gain competitive minutes in conditions similar to those they will experience during the tournament in Morocco.
Ivory Coast have been based in Casablanca throughout their training camp, where preparations have continued in the lead-up to the competition. The friendly against Ghana forms part of those plans as the Elephants seek to complete their preparations ahead of the continental showpiece.
For Ghana, the fixture represents another important step in their own build-up, with the Black Queens using the match to test themselves against fellow finalists before the competition begins.
The meeting at Père Jégo Stadium is expected to serve as a full-scale rehearsal for both teams, giving the respective coaching staffs an opportunity to assess combinations, tactics and overall match readiness.
As the countdown to the Women’s AFCON continues, both sides will be looking to use the contest to sharpen their performances and build momentum before the tournament officially opens on 25 July.
With only a matter of days remaining before the start of the championship, the friendly provides one final competitive examination for two teams aiming to make a strong impression in Morocco this summer.
