The forthcoming Aisha Buhari Cup in Lagos, Nigeria has been described as the start of great things for women’s football in Africa by Desiree Ellis, the chief coach of Banyana Banyana of South Africa, reports www.totorinews.com.
Banyana Banyana will trade tackles with Ghana and Cameroon in group b of the tournament, which affirmed that it is a difficult group playing against two football heavyweights in the continent.
“Our (Aisha Buhari Cup) draw was difficult. It’s not as easy as it seems. Ghana has been a powerhouse as well as Cameroon in African football. We cannot take any of the team lightly.
“We’ve always wanted more women’s football competitions on the continent and this will be a mini Women Africa Cup of Nations. I think this is a start of great things to come for women’s football in Africa.
“Six top countries and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. We want to thank Nigeria’s First Lady (Dr Aisha Buhari) for the fantastic initiative.
“Next time, it can be much bigger and also rival big tournaments worldwide. It’s a great initiative and we’re very happy to be part of it.”
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