Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has tipped captain Rasheedat Ajibade to help the team achieve success at the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.. Ajibade was named Woman of the Match in Nigeria’s quarter-final victory over Copper Queens of Zambia.. The 25-year-old grabbed two assists in the game.. The former Atletico Madrid winger also picked the Woman of the Match price in Nigeria’s second group game against. “Rasheedat has done well for the team so far, which accounted for her making the Team of the Group Stage and winning two Woman of the Match awards in four games,” Madugu told Cafonline.com.. “She has been carrying the team along with her energy and exemplary leadership on the field of play.”. Read Also:WAFCON 2024: It’s A Clash Of Titans –Oparanozie Speaks Ahead Nigeria Vs South Africa. “Her selection as captain wasn’t a coincidence but a deliberate act based on observable leadership attributes.. “Yes, we saw the leadership qualities in her—her commitment, relationship with the players and the commanding, encouraging, and inspiring role she plays on the field,” he explained.. “Some persons are born with innate leadership qualities which when recognized early can be exploited. We were inspired by those qualities and felt she could hold the team together.”. “She’s had tremendous impact on the team’s goal scoring with assists in the first and last games against Zambia,” Madugu continued.. “We try to encourage her to be herself, remain humble and not be distracted by any negativities.. “We’re both working closely to propel the team to greater heights.”. By Adeboye Amosu
