Falcons criticism unfair – Ajibade
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade addresses “unfair” criticism after WAFCON exit, urging support as they fight for 2027 World Cup qualification. Read More: https://punchng.com/falcons-criticism-unfair-ajibade/
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has dismissed the harsh criticism her team faced after their disappointing performance in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The Nigerian squad was eliminated from the tournament following a 1-0 quarter-final loss to Cameroon, which ended their hopes of defending their WAFCON title and securing automatic qualification for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Despite this setback, Ajibade remains optimistic, emphasizing the team's determination to secure a spot in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup through the inter-confederation play-offs. Nigeria must now win their upcoming match against South Africa on Thursday to advance to these play-offs. The captain addressed the criticism, urging supporters to understand the efforts put in by the players while representing the country, stating that it is unfair for people to continue bashing them.
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