Rasheedat Ajibade Tells WAFCON Rivals – We Are Here For La Decima

Rasheedat Ajibade is clear about what Nigeria’s Super Falcons want from the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations – they want the decima.

Ajibade was named Woman of the Match as the Super Falcons overcame their old rivals Cameroon 1-0 at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Stadium on Thursday night to advance to the tournament semifinals and to yet another FIFA Women’s World Cup appearance.

“I dedicate this trophy to my entire team. These girls are just fantastic. Without them, I will not be here before you with this reward,” the Atletico Madrid forward  said at the post-match presentation.

This Super Falcons squad going for their record-extending 10th WAFCON title is seen as possibly one of the most close-knit Nigerian teams fans of African women’s football have ever seen.

Despite the criticism that came following their opening match loss against South Africa, the Nigerians seemed to have been unperturbed and focused on their goal of becoming African champions once again.

The number 15, instantly recognizable by her blue hair, was proud to have scored the goal that sent the Super Falcons to the World Cup 2023.

“Nigeria could not afford to be absent for this meeting. There’s a new generation of Super Falcons, who arrive hungry and deserve for the world to see their talent. We know what we came here for, we want to leave with the cup, our decima,” Ajibade says with the trademark Nigerian shakara.

Next, the Super Falcons face the passionate Moroccans and their fanatical home fans at Rabat’s Moulay Abdellah cauldron in the semifinals next Monday.

It’s sure to be epic.