Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade calls criticism unfair after WAFCON exit

The Falcons lost 1-0 to Cameroon in the quarter-finals, ending their hopes of defending their WAFCON title and securing automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Ajibade emphasized that players make significant sacrifices to represent the country and urged supporters to acknowledge their efforts. She noted that despite the criticism, the team remains determined to qualify for the World Cup through a second opportunity, which involves beating South Africa to advance to FIFA’s inter-confederation play-offs.