Captain Rasheedat Ajibade and defender Ashleigh Plumptre have been selected for the Group Stage Best XI at the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The two have been instrumental in the Super Falcons’ remarkable beginning in the tournament.
Plumptre, who began Nigeria’s first two matches against Tunisia and Botswana, impressed with her calmness and defensive strength
Playing every minute in Nigeria’s three group matches, Ajibade has set an example through his leadership.
The 25-year-old has made driving runs to connect the midfield and attack.
In Nigeria’s 1-0 win against the Mares of Botswana, she was awarded the title of Woman of the Match.
In the quarter-finals of the WAFCON 2024 finals, the Super Falcons will take on Zambia’s Copper Queens.
The match on Friday is set to take place at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca. The starting signal will be given at 5 p.m. Nigerian time.
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