Falcons ready to die on pitch – Ajibade
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade says the team was prepared to die on the pitch to secure a vital win against Zambia at the 2026 WAFCON. Read More: https://punchng.com/falcons-ready-to-die-on-pitch-ajibade/
Nigeria's Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has revealed that her team was ready to play until death if necessary to avoid suffering back-to-back losses at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. After a shocking 3-2 opening defeat to Malawi, Nigeria found themselves under immense pressure ahead of their second group game against Zambia in Morocco.
The match turned into a must-win scenario when defender Oluwatosin Demehin was sent off for a foul on Zambia captain Barbra Banda, leaving Nigeria to play 10 against Zambia's 11 for more than half of the contest. Despite the setback, Asisat Oshoala's goal was enough to secure a 1-0 victory and Nigeria's first win of the tournament.
Ajibade attributed their resilience to their faith in God, stating that her belief in the Lord's support carried her through the red card incident. The win has revived Nigeria's hopes of advancing from the group stage, with a crucial match against Egypt still to come.
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