During the recent international break, women's football took center stage with Olympic qualifying and the UEFA Women's Nations League playoffs determining the representatives for the upcoming events.
In the UEFA Women's Nations League, Spain emerged victorious by defeating the Netherlands in the quarter-finals and then clinching the title by beating France in the final. Germany secured third place, earning an Olympic berth in the process.
Meanwhile, in Asia, Australia and Japan secured their spots in the Olympics after winning their respective playoff matches against Uzbekistan and North Korea.
In Africa, the race for the two Olympic places intensified with Ghana, Zambia, Morocco, and South Africa advancing to the final playoffs. Zambia's dramatic victory over Ghana stood out as the most thrilling encounter.
Looking ahead, the final Olympic qualifying playoffs in Africa will take place in April, with Zambia facing Morocco and Nigeria taking on South Africa for a chance to secure their spots in the Paris 2024 Olympics.