Benin U20 Women Aim to Put Africa on Top at World Cup | ZO1H

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Benin’s U20 women’s national team is preparing for the Women’s U20 World Cup in Poland, with the team hoping to help put African football on the global stage. Reuters spoke to Benin Soccer Federation president Marcellin Bocove, captain Laura Abikou and head coach Abdoulaye Ouzerou during the team’s training session in Katowice. The interviews cover Africa’s football development, the need for greater investment and the ongoing debate surrounding FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his plans for the future of world football. Captain Laura Abikou expressed confidence in Benin’s preparation, saying the team has strong coaching and training structures despite having fewer financial resources than major football nations. Ghana Football Federation Executive Committee member Gideon Fosu also discussed Infantino’s support for football development in Africa and the importance of creating stronger structures for the women’s game. Watch Benin U20 women training in Poland, player and coach inte

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