Nigeria international Rasheedat Ajibade is preparing for her second Women’s World Cup.
Nigeria international Rasheedat Ajibade has vowed to make the country proud at the FIFA Women World Cup.
Super Falcons at the World Cup
Nigeria's Super Falcons are the most successful team in Africa going into the Women's World Cup, and they are carrying the dreams of the entire continent.
Since the competition's start in 1991, the Super Falcons have won 11 Africa Cup of Nations matches.
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They have qualified for every World Cup, but they have yet to extend that dominance to the international stage.
The 1999 tournament saw Nigeria's best performance, when they advanced to the quarterfinals. The goal for Randy Waldrum's team this summer in Australia and New Zealand is to write history.
Rasheedat Ajibade vows to make Nigeria proud
Ajibade revealed that she will make the country proud at the World Cup.
The Atletico Madrid striker is a member of FIFPRO’s Global Player Council.
According to her, "I’m preparing for my second senior World Cup and I’m so excited to be part of this Super Falcons team at Australia/New Zealand 2023. The rapid growth in women's football right now is incredible and this World Cup will be a huge step in the right direction of the sport.
"With four African teams competing now, this is a big opportunity for our continent on the global stage. It will be tough, but it will be business as usual.
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The two teams picked the ticket at the end of the NWFL Championship in Ikenne Ogun State.
"My team-mates and I will be doing everything we can to make Nigeria and Africa proud."
She started her career in the Nigerian Women’s Football League.
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