The Chadian women's national team emerged victorious at the FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 international football tournament, narrowly defeating Tunisia 1-0 in the final on Saturday at the municipal stadium in Berrechid. Solange Larkingham scored the decisive goal in the 29th minute, sealing the win in a match characterized by intensity and commitment. This showdown highlighted the tactical prowess and cohesion of the Chadian squad, which successfully dictated the pace against a disciplined and determined Tunisian team. In a statement to MAP, Chad's coach, Mohamed André, expressed immense pride in securing this victory on Moroccan soil. He lauded FIFA's pivotal role in advancing women's football, noting that this title will enable Chad to enter the FIFA world rankings and compete in future international events. Reflecting on the final, Coach André acknowledged the strength of the Tunisian side, emphasizing that his team's unity was the key to their success. Chadian goalkeeper Kaltouma Béatrice echoed this sentiment, attributing the win to collective effort and expressing gratitude for the warm reception in Morocco. On the other side, Tunisian coach Heikel Gmamdia viewed the tournament as an invaluable experience for his players to compete against seasoned teams, underscoring the importance of such events in addressing team weaknesses. Chad concluded the tournament at the top of the standings with 9 points, followed by Tunisia with 6, while Afghanistan secured third place with 3 points. Promoting the values of tolerance and peace through sport, this competition aims to foster women's participation in football, uniting teams under a shared banner. The event featured a championship format with four teams: Afghanistan, Chad, Tunisia, and Libya.
