Competing To Win It - South Africa, Morocco Warned As Super Falcons Captain Sets Wafcon Target

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Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has made her intentions clear ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports .

South Africa are the tournament's defending champions while hosts Morocco reached the final last time out but Ajibade is convinced that Nigeria will not just be showing up - they are showing up to win.

Having previously lifted the WAFCON trophy in 2018 and clinched the Golden Boot at the 2022 edition, Ajibade now eyes a new milestone: leading Nigeria to a record-extending tenth continental title as skipper.

What did the Super Falcons skipper say?

Ajibade, who skippered Nigeria at the 2024 Olympic Games, will be wearing the captain's armband for the first time at a major African tournament.

The former Atletico Madrid star is under no illusions about the weight of expectation. But far from being daunted, the electrifying forward insists she's embracing the pressure with confidence.