Moroccan women's rugby team prepares for Africa Cup, integrating local and diaspora players

The Moroccan women's rugby team is finalizing preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup in Tunisia. Morad El-Arf, general manager of women's teams at the Royal Moroccan Rugby Federation, stated that the squad primarily consists of high-level players from French clubs such as Stade Bordelais, Stade Français de Paris, Section Paloise, and Bayonne, alongside players from the Moroccan championship. The team aims to integrate players from the Moroccan championship with those from the Moroccan diaspora, particularly those playing in Europe. Two pre-selection training camps have been organized. The Moroccan delegation was hosted by the Lormont Rugby club in Gironde, France. Morocco will compete against Tunisia, Côte d'Ivoire, and Zimbabwe in the Africa Cup, with the goal of reaching the continental Top 4 and qualifying for the Rugby World Cup. A previous gathering of senior and cadet players took place from November 7 to 9 in France to identify talented athletes. El-Arf indicated that Morocco is preparing to participate in international women's rugby competitions, including the Africa Cup of Nations and the Arab Cup.