Equatorial Guinea
ROSTER
Farota (Princesses), Mirian Paixao Silva (Sao Francisco), Bruna (Volta Redonda), Ghislaine Nke (Ewaiso Ipola), Carol (Botucatu), Bilguissa Simporé (Gazelles), Doceline Theolore (Ewaiso Ipola), Blessing Diala (unattached), Genoveva Añonma (FF USV Jena), Natalia Obono Abeso (Bellas Artes), Sinforosa Eyang (Ewaiso Ipola), Lucrecia Ngui Engonga (Ewaiso Ipola), Jumária (Sao Francisco), Gloria Chinasa (unattached), Salimata Simporé (Princesses), Dorine Nina Chuigoue (Aguilas Verdes), Jade (Rayo Vallecano), Dandara (Volta Redonda), Fatoumata Ndiaye (unattached), Jacinta Ada Envo (Real Dona)
Farota (Princesses), Mirian Paixao Silva (Sao Francisco), Bruna (Volta Redonda), Ghislaine Nke (Ewaiso Ipola), Carol (Botucatu), Bilguissa Simporé (Gazelles), Doceline Theolore (Ewaiso Ipola), Blessing Diala (unattached), Genoveva Añonma (FF USV Jena), Natalia Obono Abeso (Bellas Artes), Sinforosa Eyang (Ewaiso Ipola), Lucrecia Ngui Engonga (Ewaiso Ipola), Jumária (Sao Francisco), Gloria Chinasa (unattached), Salimata Simporé (Princesses), Dorine Nina Chuigoue (Aguilas Verdes), Jade (Rayo Vallecano), Dandara (Volta Redonda), Fatoumata Ndiaye (unattached), Jacinta Ada Envo (Real Dona)
Group: D (Brazil, Australia, Norway, Equatorial Guinea)
Confederation: CAF (Confederation of African Football)
Current Rank: 61
Kit: Home (red) Away (white)
Head Coach: Jean-Paul Mpila
Previous WC Finish: N/A
How They Qualified: Defeated South Africa 3-1 in CAF semi-final, before falling 4-2 to Nigeria in the final
WC Appearances: None
Star Players: Miriam Paixao Silva (GK), Salimata Simpore, Jade Boho
Strengths: The unknown might be beneficial for them against other teams unable to scout them
Weaknesses: Lack of experience, especially in a tough group
Confederation: CAF (Confederation of African Football)
Current Rank: 61
Kit: Home (red) Away (white)
Head Coach: Jean-Paul Mpila
Previous WC Finish: N/A
How They Qualified: Defeated South Africa 3-1 in CAF semi-final, before falling 4-2 to Nigeria in the final
WC Appearances: None
Star Players: Miriam Paixao Silva (GK), Salimata Simpore, Jade Boho
Strengths: The unknown might be beneficial for them against other teams unable to scout them
Weaknesses: Lack of experience, especially in a tough group
Did You Know ...
Captain Genoveva Anonma is the most senior player on the team at 22 years old. She also plays for Jena in Germany's Bundesliga ... Equatorial Guinea is the lowest-ranked team to ever compete in the FIFA Women's World Cup. The team is currently ranked 61st ... Equatorial Guinea is also the smallest country population-wise (approximately 700,000) to play in a World Cup
Captain Genoveva Anonma is the most senior player on the team at 22 years old. She also plays for Jena in Germany's Bundesliga ... Equatorial Guinea is the lowest-ranked team to ever compete in the FIFA Women's World Cup. The team is currently ranked 61st ... Equatorial Guinea is also the smallest country population-wise (approximately 700,000) to play in a World Cup
