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/
Nigeria's Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has defended the team against criticism following their disappointing performance at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Ajibade emphasized that the players are determined to secure a spot at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, despite losing their automatic qualification with a 1-0 quarter-final loss to Cameroon.
The team must now triumph over South Africa in Casablanca on Thursday to advance to the FIFA's inter-confederation play-offs, where they will have another opportunity to reach the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Nigeria's journey to the quarter-finals was marked by a difficult start, as they suffered a 3-2 loss to debutants Malawi. However, they bounced back with victories over Zambia and Egypt, securing their place in the knockout stages.
Ajibade urged supporters to acknowledge the efforts of the players while representing the country, stating that it is unfair for people to criticize them.
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