Rasheedat Ajibade

Ajibade scores brace as Super Falcons edge Cameroon in friendly in Abeokuta

WAFCON 2024: Can the Super Falcons soar to a record-extending 10th title?

As the 13th edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco from July 5 to 26, the Super Falcons of Nigeria return with a familiar mission: to assert their dominance and capture a record-extending 10th continental title. With nine championships already under their belt, Nigeria enters the tournament as Africa's most successful team and perennial favorites, but the gap between them...

WAFCON 2024 Qualifiers: Super Falcons edge closer with comfortable victory over Cape Verde

WAFCON 2024: Oshoala returns as Madugu names 24-player Super Falcons squad

Head coach Justine Madugu on Friday released a 24-player squad to represent Nigeria's Super Falcons at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) next month, Afrosport reports. The Super Falcons are one of 12 teams competing at the 13th edition of the WAFCON, set to take place in Morocco from July 5 to 26. Madugu's list consists of three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders, and...

Ajibade scores brace as Super Falcons edge Cameroon in friendly in Abeokuta

Ajibade scores brace as Super Falcons edge Cameroon in friendly in Abeokuta

Nigeria’s Super Falcons claimed a 2-0 win over Cameroon in an international friendly on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade scored a brace to hand the Super Falcons a deserved victory over the Indomitable Lionesses at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta. The tie, which was rescheduled twice, was initially slated for 31 May and 3 June, with the venue changed from the Remo Stars Stadium...

Super Falcons hold first training with 18 players in camp for Cameroon clash

Super Falcons hold first training with 18 players in camp for Cameroon clash

Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Tuesday held their first training session at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne ahead of their double-header friendly against Cameroon, Afrosport reports. The nine-time African champions went through their paces under the guidance of coach Justin Madugu and a new Swedish trainer as 18 players were present for the session. Team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, defenders Osinachi Ohale and Michelle Alozie, midfielders Toni Payne...

WAFCON 2024 Qualifiers: Super Falcons edge closer with comfortable victory over Cape Verde

Madugu names 23 players for Super Falcons friendlies against Cameroon

Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu on Tuesday announced a 23-player squad list for the double-header friendly against Cameroon, Afrosport reports. The Super Falcons will play the Indomitable Lionesses twice as part of preparations for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) scheduled to take place in Morocco in July 2025. Madugu, meanwhile, has named a strong squad to face Cameroon, with team captain Rasheedat...