“We’re Coming for the Crown” – Rasheedat Ajibade Vows as Super Falcons Eye 10th WAFCON Title
The battle line has been drawn, and Rasheedat Ajibade, captain of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, is leading her team into the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with one mission: bring the trophy home.
The reigning champions, South Africa's Banyana Banyana, may have taken the crown in the last edition, but according to Ajibade, Nigeria is back with fire in their boots and purpose in their hearts.
“There’s a lot of confidence in camp and we’re committed to our goal. We all understand what’s at stake,” Ajibade confidently declared during an appearance on the Super Falcons Show.
Under the leadership of coach Justine Madugu, the Super Falcons will begin their campaign on Sunday, July 6 in Morocco, taking on Tunisia, before facing Botswana and Algeria in what many are calling a must-win group.
⚽ Opinion: It’s Not Just a Title — It’s Redemption for a Legacy
The Super Falcons are not just another team. They are Africa’s most successful women’s football team, with nine WAFCON titles. But losing the crown in 2022 was more than a defeat — it was a call for renewal, growth, and redemption.
Captain Ajibade’s fierce leadership, mixed with a squad packed with experience and hungry young talent, shows that this is not just about playing matches — it’s about reclaiming respect, dominance, and national pride.
This year’s team has a point to prove: Nigeria isn’t past its prime — it's just getting started again.
🔥 Fans Are Buzzing:
“Ajibade is leading with fire! Our girls will rise again!” — @FalconsPride
“We want that 10th title! Let’s go Queens!” — @NaijaSportsFan
“WAFCON is not complete without Nigeria at the top.” — @SheFootballAfrica
🏆 What to Watch:
Nigeria vs Tunisia – July 6
Nigeria vs Botswana – July 9
Nigeria vs Algeria – July 12
With Ajibade’s leadership and a renewed spirit, this could be the Falcons' return to glory — a decade-defining moment for Nigerian women's football.
📝 Written by: Bola Sportline, Women’s Football Correspondent
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