We are Ready for Title Defense – Ajibade

Super Falcons Midfielder Rasheedat Ajibade has expressed confidence in the Nigeria WNT ahead of Women’s Africa Cup of Nations clash against South Africa.

Nigeria has won the Championship a record Nine times and have won the last three editions of the competition.

However, they will begin their title defense with a tough clash with Banyana Banyana later today.

Speaking ahead of the game, Ajibade who plays for Atletico Madrid in the Spanish league said Falcons are ready for the clash.

She tweeted:

“Four years later, we begin another defence of our African title. Ready for the fight! Please give us all your support, Naija.

Four years later, we begin another defence of our African title. Ready for the fight! Please give us all your support, Naija 💚#RASH #TheGirlWithTheBlueHair #WAFCON2022 pic.twitter.com/BPmoPYsdBe

— Rasheedat Ajibade (@Rasheedat08) July 4, 2022

The holders Nigeria are grouped alongside South Africa, Botswana and Burundi.

Nigeria is also gunning for a spot at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup place in Australia and New Zealand which holds next year.