Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has called upon the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to provide the team with comprehensive support as they prepare for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, according to Soccernet reports.
Nigeria is set to commence their pursuit of a record-extending 10th WAFCON title on July 6, 2025, with an initial Group B match against Tunisia at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca.
They will also compete against Algeria and Botswana in what is anticipated to be a challenging group stage.
While Rasheedat Ajibade expresses confidence in the squad’s preparedness and aspirations, she has not hesitated to advocate for enhanced support from the football authorities — a sentiment that reflects ongoing frustrations among players regarding inadequate treatment and insufficient preparation in prior tournaments.
What did Super Falcons captain Ajibade convey?
“There’s a great deal of confidence within the camp, and we are dedicated to our objective. We all comprehend the significance of what lies ahead,” Ajibade stated on The Super Falcons Show.
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“Every player heading to the tournament is eager to compete and secure victory. We will exert our utmost effort on the field, but we also recognize that success hinges on both internal and external elements.
“We will persist in fulfilling our responsibilities as players, but we hope that all matters behind the scenes are managed effectively to enable us to perform at our peak and ultimately bring the trophy home.”
Ajibade’s comments arise at a moment when numerous senior players have openly criticized the federation for years of neglect and insufficient welfare, cautioning that off-the-pitch challenges could once again jeopardize the team’s performance on the grand stage.
Nigeria continues to hold the title of Africa’s top-ranked women’s team, yet their supremacy is increasingly at risk.
South Africa’s Banyana Banyana are the reigning champions and are regarded as Nigeria’s primary competitors. The host nation, Morocco, which is one of the few African teams to have defeated the Falcons, will also pose a significant challenge.
