U.S.-based African players are increasingly influential in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Michelle Alozie from Houston Dash points out the rising talent and recruitment focus on Africans in NWSL. Players like Temwa Chawinga and Barbra Banda have made significant contributions, leading to greater visibility of African footballers. Alozie, with a background in U.S. soccer, emphasizes the importance of showcasing African talent. The NWSL has shown readiness to invest in high-caliber African players, as exemplified by Kundananji's record move to Bay FC.
"I love seeing fellow NWSL athletes here represented in WAFCON. I think it is so important to see that African players are excelling in the NWSL, and then coming and excelling at WAFCON, just like Banda and Racheal Kundananji have shown."
"NWSL teams have demonstrated they're open to spending big to sign Africa's top talent -- Kundananji's $US862,000 move from Madrid CFF to Bay FC was a world record."
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