Team Profile: Togo

Nickname: The Ladies Sparrowhawks

Fifa RANKING: 115

HOW THEY QUALIFIED:The Ladies Sparrowhawks eased past Sao Tome and Principe thanks to a resounding 5-0 first leg triumph before the Island nation withdrawal. The Togolese went on to overcome Gabon in the second round, beginning a 2-1 first leg win in Lome before repeating the same feat in Libreville to earn their maiden ticket.

First Round - Sao Tome and Principe 0-5 Togo (Withdrew second leg)

Second Round - Togo 2-1 Gabon (2-1)

PREPARATIONS:After a botched friendly with Tunisia, the Togolese concluded the first phase of a two-week local preparations on April 24. The next phase will feature the foreign based stars and will be held in a yet-to-be decided North African nation.

COACH: Kai Tomety

The former international turned coach has been overseeing the growth of the women's team in the past decade. After several failed attempts, Tomety has justified the confidence reposed in her, guiding the team to a first ever WAFCON and will now be anxious to upset all odds in Morocco.

KEY PLAYERS:

Nathalie Badate

The Togolese captain has remained a shining light for the team with a fifteen years active spell. The Friends of the World star legend was rewarded for her expliots with a professional contract by French club Tarascon FC. The 31-year-old's leadership acumen will come good for the Sparrowhawks on the continent.

Sabine Woedikou

The 27-year-old striker is one of the superstars in the Togolese side following her expliots in France with second tier side Yzeure. The former AJ Auxerre star powered her current side to a historic French Coupe de France final. In the qualifying series, her presence ensured the team's historic qualification and she will certainly be a promising feature for the Sparrowhawks at the finals.

Odette Gnimtegma

The midfielder is making her mark in the Moroccan topflight with Raja Ain Harrouda and her experience playing abroad has improved the ranks of Togo. The 23-year-old's good form was a plus for the Togolese side as she scored four goals during the qualifiers, including the late winner against Gabon in Lome.