WAFCON 2024: Ajibade Declares Super Falcons Ready For Battle

WAFCON 2024: Ajibade Declares Super Falcons Ready For Battle

Sampson Adedeji

Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has expressed confidence in the team’s readiness to challenge for the title at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The tournament kicks off today (Saturday) with hosts Morocco facing the Copper Queens of Zambia in the opening match.

Nigeria will begin their campaign against Tunisia on Sunday at the Labri Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca.

This will be only the second-ever WAFCON meeting between Nigeria and Tunisia. Their first encounter ended in a goalless draw at the 2008 edition held in Equatorial Guinea.

The Super Falcons are aiming to bounce back after recording their worst-ever WAFCON performance three years ago, where they finished in fourth place.

Under the guidance of head coach Justine Madugu, the nine-time champions will be targeting a record-extending tenth title. Ajibade assured fans that the team is prepared for the task ahead.

“We are excited to be here. We know the challenge won’t be easy, but we’re ready to give our best,” Ajibade said during a CAF-organised webinar last week.