"We’re deliberately stifling the growth of women’s football while boys' youth programmes and senior competitions keep getting the mileage and recognition. It does feel like women’s football is on its own."

"It’s not easy playing with a target on your back."

"There is nothing like family support for me. Family is everything."

"To know that there are people who care about you and wish you success is very motivating."

"Ultimately, working as a team will be key. Team spirit will help us prevail."

"I think every defender can say that the minute we step on the field and in training, we try not to concede because the team won’t lose if we don’t."

"It's about what you want in life. Studying and playing football at the same time is a nice challenge, it keeps you focused. I am not finding it difficult at all."

"I’ve never doubted myself, but I never thought I’d be here this soon!"

"It is a dream for all African players to come to Europe and play football, so it is a dream come true that I am now standing here in Farum."

"I am very goal-oriented as a player, and if I had to describe myself in a few words, I would probably define myself as a “silent killer” on the pitch."

"Excited is an understatement for me, I still pinch myself now and then just to make sure that I am not dreaming."

"We understand the significance of our supporters and we aim to give them a reason to cheer. They have stood by us through thick and thin and it’s our responsibility to put in a performance that they can be proud of."

"Our supporters are our 12th player on the pitch and we know that their energy and enthusiasm can make a huge difference to our performance. We value their contribution, and we’ll do everything possible to ensure that we give them a reason to celebrate on Saturday."

"I started playing football when I was seven, mostly playing with boys at home."

"What has stood up for me the most is fighting for one another on the field even when I make a mistake my teammate is there to motivate me and that has kept me going and made me want to give my all."

"Like I said previously, I’ve worked hard to be where I am and I think my confidence grew and I show up every day and gave maximum effort."

"We were so tired of being stepped on and not being heard."

"What was beautiful was that we stood together and we knew what we were fighting for. We fought 23-strong. We knew if we stuck together no one could break us and that translated on to the field. Our bond is the strongest it’s ever been."

"The field wasn’t the greatest. The fact that they thought it was OK for us to play on it, was something we were not happy with. It was just about us being respected as athletes."

"I tell people I am a full-time worker and a part-time footballer. A lot of us have to take unpaid leave to play matches. But come game day you would never say we are not full-time players."

"Pressure is a privilege, and when our backs are against the wall, that is when we perform."

"As long as I keep going, nothing will stop me."

"Football teaches you how to behave on and off the field."

"Soccer became my escape and comfort."

"My flow of the game depends on the tempo."

"The positive energy and vibe that I bring into the team, by merely playing the drum, is very important to me."

"Football will speak for itself."

"I feel school is not for me. I quit last year, dedicating my life to football. I'm positive I'll have a successful career as a footballer."

"I decided to drop out because I wanted to spend more time playing football. So far, I have been able to focus on football the way I have always wished. I was an average learner."

"I think God only blessed me with football."

"Here you have to bring your A-game all the time or you will struggle."

"When the coach told me to go warm up I had butterflies in my stomach."

"As the kick-off approaches, my heart is racing but I am looking forward to the challenge."

"We want to show young girls that anything is possible with hard work, determination and a never-give-up attitude."

"I remember how challenging it was playing with boys in the streets. Although it was difficult, I had discovered my love for football and I was prepared to continue playing no matter the circumstances."

"But for me, this is what being limitless is all about, working hard to achieve your goals and putting no limits to your dreams."

"Being limitless has taught me to believe in myself more as I hope to inspire other up-and-coming footballers who look up to me. It doesn’t matter where you come from or your what your background is, just believe in your talent and work hard."

"I grew up in a family that was football oriented."

"When I play football, I forget my problems. It is my joy. It is my happiness."

"Pressure is a privilege for me."

"I like being criticised because if I am not being criticized, I get worried because it means that people care."

"Glasgow is my home. I call it my second home."

"I do not only represent my team or just my family, but I also represent kids from back home."

"“It’s very important for us to achieve things and make history for the next generation. When they come here, they must know they can’t take things for granted and need to work for the nation."

"I used to play football with boys before playing with girls."

"It’s every player’s dream to play in the World Cup. Everyone that is here is trying to find their ticket to the World Cup."

"I think the lesson for us is that if we put the badge first and remember the people on ground who support us. That is what pushes us as a team. We are just taking lessons from the previous experiences, and just want to do it for the badge and for the people."

"I think, one thing about experience is that you can't buy it, you need to earn it, and being part of this tournament earned that experience for the team, and the individuals to show what we're made of in South Africa and the type of skills and players we have."

"Grassroots football is so important."

"It’s not a coincidence for me to be where I am now. It’s something that I’ve been working towards for years, without even changing the recipe – just constantly showing up and working hard, even when nobody is looking."