EXCLUSIVE: “We Are Preparing With Focus and Confidence” — Aziza Rabbah Ahead of ASFAR’s Arsenal Test

ASFAR have declared their readiness for a tough test against England’s Arsenal as both sides square off in the semi-finals of the FIFA Women’s Club Championship in Brentford, with Moroccan international Aziza Rabbah insisting the team is focused, confident, and tactically prepared.

Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated encounter, Rabbah revealed that ASFAR’s technical crew has carried out extensive analysis of the Women’s Super League giants, stressing that discipline and intensity will be crucial to the Moroccan champions’ chances.

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“We are preparing with a lot of focus and confidence. Tactically, the coaching staff have carefully analysed Arsenal, and we are working on our collective strengths, especially discipline and intensity,” Rabbah exclusively told NigeriaFootball.ng.

ASFAR, who are seeking a place in the final of the global competition, have impressed with their organisation and resilience en route to the semi-finals and will be aiming to upset the European heavyweights on neutral ground in England.

The 39-year-old Morocco international defender also stressed the importance of teamwork and efficiency in decisive moments, noting that individual ambition must align with the collective objective.

“Personally, I want to give my all to help the team. The keys will be solidarity, defensive discipline, and efficiency in front of goal in order to get a positive result,” she added.

The semi-final clash represents a major opportunity for ASFAR to further cement their growing reputation on the global stage, as they chase a historic final berth against one of Europe’s most established women’s clubs.

The semifinal match is scheduled to take place on Wednesday in Brentford, with the winner advancing to the final of the FIFA Women’s Club Championship.

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Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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