We want to know your views on Nigeria and Ghana's participation at the women's World Cup in the United States this year.

The two African countries will face tough oppositon at the tournament which begins on 20 September. Nigeria, the reigning African champions, are in the same group as the host nation, while Ghana face the might of China in their group.

Draw for the 2003 women's World Cup

But are the two African sides good enough to make an impact at the World Cup? And do you think the standard of African women's football is good enough?

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No matter how controversial your views may be, use the form on the right to have your say.

African football is a disgrace. African footballers are only good at playing the game with their mouths, both men and women.
King Anderson Emmy Snr, Nigerian in Ivory Coast.

In the world of sport miracles and luck go hand in hand. Tiger Woods was beaten at the British Open golf championship. Senegal beat France at last year's World Cup. Cameroon beat Brazil at the recent Confederations Cup. Watch out for Nigeria's Falcons.
Sam Olawuyi, Toronto, Canada

Nigerian national male teams have not been as consistent as the women despite all the years of male dominance. At the rate the women are going, I see the World Cup coming to Africa in less than eight years. Possibly this year.
Boma, Mexico

I think Nigerian players have a very good chance of doing well. They are more exprienced than their Ghananian sisters. It would not surprise me at all if Ghana crash out in the first round but I am very confident that Nigeria will do very well.
Ogbonna Chidi, Nigeria

Let's put the question the other way: Is the world ready for African girls? I strongly believe that Africa has come of age to take her place in women's football. The only thing we need is a level playing field. Those picked to officiate at the matches must be the best that the world can produce, and not those who just want to punish any touch by our girls will be booked.
Eliseus, USA

I really don't see the Nigerian team being as good as they were in the last World Cup. However, they may draw one or two games. As for Ghana, they don't have much to offer!
Otokwala Unene, Nigeria

The problem with women's football is the attitude of national associations across the continent. For example, Nigeria have won the African title several times and are well regarded the world over, yet the Nigerian FA still treats the men's under-17 team better than they treat the Falcons. How will the girls realise their full potential in this manner? The girls are good enough too!
Akinbode Oguntuyi, Nigeria

Sure, Nigeria and Ghana are good enough to make a mark at the women's World Cup. When you talk about skill, motivation and strength, they possess it all. I advise their opponents to under-rate them at their own peril. Good luck ladies, and make Africa proud, like your menfolk.
Patrick Akpaka, Kingston, Jamaica

I actually live in Philadelphia where the Nigerian Super Falcons will play two of their group matches. With my vociferous support (oh yes, I will be at the stadium to cheer them on) they will certainly do well. I do not know if they will win the Cup but they sure can. No team is invincible. Yes, the standard of women's football in Africa is not that high but with good preparation and prayers (and my support) they will certainly do well.
Elochukwu Okafor, Philadelphia, USA

I don't believe in any group of death. We all have equal chances. Nigeria have got enough experience to excel in this competition.
Tunde Bosude, Nigeria

There are many unanswered questions about the quality of women's football in Africa. The problem is that like almost everything on the continent, management of women's football suffers from bad mangement. Had the Nigerian FA taken time to prepare the Falcons since the last World Cup in 1999, I would have felt very confident that they would give the Americans a good game. But that is not the case. So, what we will see in the United States in September is a collection of extremely talented Nigerian players relying on their talents to get by.
Nnamdi Okosieme, Lagos, Nigeria

Nigeria are the continent's pride and they will prove it in September. I believe with good preparation, the Nigerian team will do well in the 'group of death'.
Oluwashina Okeleji, Nigeria

I see Nigeria qualifying from their group alongside the USA.This is because of the determination of the girls to do better than they did four years ago. Ghana may be the surprise team of the tournament.
Obaraeze Uba, Germany

Nigeria and Ghana will definitely put up a better performance than in the past, but Ghana should expect an early exit.
William, Nigeria

I strongly believe the Nigerian girls will be contenders for a semi-final place. They only need the right coaching.
Julius Ujeh, USA

I think the Ghanaians have improved a lot recently, and I expect them to give a very good account of themselves.
Ben, Ghana

It will not be easy for Nigeria's Falcons and I don't think Ghana will go beyond the group stage. Nigeria might just win one game but will also not go beyond the group stage.
Onwuka Uche, USA

I think it is only a matter of time before our African girls do well at the World Cup and it won't be long before one of them actually wins it.
Segun, Nigeria

This year's World Cup is a great chance for the two African teams to shine. Although Nigeria are in a tough group, they must show that they deserve a better Fifa ranking than 23rd.
Ubong, USA

The problem I have with African women's football is the lack of developmental programmes. Take the Nigerian squad for example.Some of them have been there for over a decade and they are not exactly young. Why can't there be a programme that will bring up younger players? We are going to the World Cup to make up the numbers, although I think Nigeria will fair better than Ghana.
Stephen O. Adeniji, Nigeria

I belive that the time has come for African ladies to stamp their authority, irrespective of the opposition they face. A semi-final berth is within Nigeria and Ghana's reach.
Simon Ossy Nkemakolam, Senegal

Although they are in a tough group, it should not be a surprise if Nigeria reach the semi-finals. I believe Ghana have also improved and the Black Queens have a good chance of advancing to the next round.
Adeolu Adejokun, USA

African women's football is yet to come of age, but indications are that things will get better soon.
Dayo Shittu, Egypt