WAFCON: We’re in Morocco to win, Ajibade affirms as they battle Tunisia

As the Super Falcons, nine-time champions open their 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON campaign against Tunisia in Morocco Sunday, their captain Rasheedat Ajibade has made the team’s intentions in the competition clear
South Africa are the tournament’s defending champions while hosts Morocco reached the final last time out but Ajibade is convinced that Nigeria will not just be showing up – they are showing up to win, Soccernet.ng reports.
Having previously lifted the WAFCON trophy in 2018 and clinched the Golden Boot at the 2022 edition, Ajibade now eyes a new milestone: leading Nigeria to a record-extending tenth continental title as skipper.
“Coming back to Morocco and playing this tournament is always a dream come true for me because it’s the biggest competition in Africa, that’s what makes it so special for me,”Ajibade said.
“As a team and personally, we are going to be competing to win it.”
Ajibade, who led the team at the 2024 Olympic Games, will be wearing the captain’s armband for the first time at a major African tournament.
The former Atlético Madrid star is under no illusions about the weight of expectation. But far from being daunted, the electrifying forward insists she’s embracing the pressure with confidence.
“It’s a privilege and a huge honour to captain the Super Falcons of Nigeria. It’s a huge responsibility and I do not take it for granted, but to be honest, there’s no pressure at all,” Ajibade said.
“Even if there is, I’ve learned to manage every situation that I find myself and I have to perceive it positively and use it to help the team in the best possible way.”