The article on the 2024 women’s CAN between the DRC and Benin attracted the attention of football fans and sports enthusiasts in general. Despite a mixed start, the Congolese women’s team managed to take an option for qualification by beating the Amazons of Benin on their own ground.
In an almost empty Martyrs stadium, the Leopards ladies opened the scoring thanks to Falonne Pambani in the 18th minute. However, technical waste and errors in midfield allowed the Beninese to come back into the match and equalize in the 36th minute.
The second half was marked by the metamorphosis of the Congolese Fauves, who managed to increase the score thanks to a goal from Naomie Kaba Kaba in the 55th minute. Despite this 2-1 victory, the DRC could have done better to widen the gap and secure a more comfortable lead before the return match.
This result therefore leaves a lot of hope for the Benin team, which will have the opportunity to reverse the situation during the return match in Cotonou.
This meeting between the DRC and Benin as part of the 2024 women’s CAN qualifiers illustrates the growing competitiveness of women’s football on the African continent. Teams surpass themselves and compete to qualify for the prestigious competition. It also reflects the growing importance placed on women’s football, both by the players themselves and by fans and the sport’s governing bodies.
More and more countries are investing in the development of women’s football, by setting up training programs and suitable infrastructure. This results in an increasingly high level of play and increasingly exciting encounters.
The rest of the DRC’s journey in these 2024 women’s CAN qualifiers will therefore be to be followed closely. The stakes are high and each match will be decisive in determining which teams qualify for the competition.
Whatever the outcome of this confrontation between the DRC and Benin, it is encouraging to see that women’s football continues to progress and gain visibility in Africa. Talented players deserve to be highlighted and supported in their sporting journey.