Morocco sweat over Tagnaout’s fitness
The host nation, Morocco, is facing a significant fitness issue with star midfielder Fatima Tagnaout ahead of their match against Nigeria in the final of the 2024 WAFCON on Saturday.Tagnaout was carried off the field on a stretcher during Morocco’s intense semi-final victory over Ghana on Tuesday, leaving the pitch visibly upset after sustaining an unspecified injury.
Although she has since been evaluated medically, there has been no official statement regarding her condition, raising concerns about her participation in Saturday’s final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
The medical team for the Atlas Lionesses is now pressed for time to prepare the crucial playmaker for the game.
Her potential absence would create a tactical dilemma for head coach Jorge Vilda, who depends on Tagnaout’s creativity and speed to fuel Morocco’s offense.
The 28-year-old has emerged as one of the standout players of the tournament, significantly contributing to Morocco’s remarkable journey to the final. Her possible unavailability casts a pall over the team’s pursuit of their first WAFCON title on home ground.
Nine-time champions Nigeria are the opponents in what is expected to be a fiercely competitive final.
For Morocco, much hinges on whether their midfield dynamo can recover in time to participate in the most significant match of her international career.
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