Nigeria’s Tremendous Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has mentioned the crew isn’t just going to the Girls’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to compete — they’ll win it.
The event kicks off on 6 July in Morocco, with Nigeria drawn in Group B alongside Tunisia, Botswana, and Algeria.
“We’re Going There to Win”
Ajibade, who led Nigeria on the 2024 Olympics, will now captain the crew at Africa’s largest girls’s soccer event for the primary time.
Talking forward of the competitors, she mentioned:
“Taking part in in Morocco once more appears like a dream. It’s the most important competitors in Africa.
We’re not simply displaying up — we’re going to compete and win.”
Ajibade gained the Golden Boot on the final WAFCON in 2022 and was a part of the crew that lifted the trophy in 2018. Now, she desires to steer Nigeria to a file tenth title.
Calm Beneath Strain
At simply 24 years outdated, Ajibade is aware of what it means to hold duty. However she’s taking it in her stride:
“It’s an honour to captain Nigeria. It’s a giant duty, and I don’t take it calmly.
However actually, I really feel no stress. I’ve realized to handle robust conditions and use them to assist the crew.”
Tremendous Falcons Prepared for Battle
Nigeria are probably the most profitable crew in WAFCON historical past with 9 titles, and the squad for 2025 is full of each expertise and thrilling younger expertise.
Asisat Oshoala, Francisca Ordega, and Osinachi Ohale deliver years of expertise.
Chiamaka Nnadozie, named Africa’s finest goalkeeper two years working, is a key determine in defence.
Rising stars like Jennifer Echegini, Michelle Alozie, and Tosin Demehin add vitality and aptitude.
In assault, Nigeria is stacked with firepower. Oshoala, Uchenna Kanu, Ifeoma Onumonu, and Toni Payne will look to attain objectives, whereas Ajibade’s tempo and creativity will drive the crew ahead.
Confidence Enhance from Heat-Up Matches
The Tremendous Falcons come into the event in good type, following:
With $1 million up for grabs — the most important prize ever for WAFCON — motivation is excessive.
Last Phrases
Ajibade and her teammates are clear: they don’t seem to be going to Morocco for a vacation.
They’re there to deliver the trophy dwelling to Nigeria as soon as once more.
“We imagine in ourselves. We all know what we will do,” mentioned Ajibade.
“It’s time to indicate it on the pitch.”