Rasheedat Ajibade Vows Super Falcons Will Bring ‘Everything’ to WAFCON 2026 After Dominant Senegal Wins

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has put the rest of the continent on notice, declaring that Nigeria will arrive at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco fully committed to reclaiming continental glory.

The warning came after Nigeria wrapped up their international break with two convincing results against Senegal in Ikenne. The Super Falcons claimed a 2-1 victory in the first friendly before following it up with a dominant 3-0 win in the second fixture — results that have visibly lifted the mood and confidence within the camp ahead of the Morocco tournament.

Reflecting on the international window, Ajibade took to social media to express pride in the squad’s performance and her teammates’ resolve. “Another national team engagement concluded and once again I stand proud alongside my teammates after a very successful period,” the former Atletico Madrid forward said. “Being a member of the Super Falcons is a great honour and every time we go out there, I consider it a privilege to lead this team.”

The captain was particularly effusive about the energy and mentality she witnessed within the group during the training camp and matches. “The energy, the hunger, the fight in every single one of my teammates this week reminded me exactly why I believe in this team,” she added. “WAFCON is coming, and we are coming with everything we’ve got to build upon our previous successes. To every Super Falcon, thank you for your commitment and dedication. I’m proud of you, and I’m honoured to stand beside you.”

Nigeria enter the Morocco tournament as the most decorated side in the history of African women’s football, having won the title on ten occasions — a record that stands unmatched on the continent. Their pursuit of an eleventh crown will be backed by the momentum of a settled squad and the leadership of Ajibade, who has become one of the most influential figures in African women’s football since her time in Spain.

The preparations were not without notable individual highlights. Striker Omewa netted a brace in the 3-0 second-leg victory over Senegal, while experienced forward Toni Payne scored in the same game — her first goal for the Super Falcons in five years. Asisat Oshoala also featured on the scoresheet during the first fixture, reinforcing the attacking depth at coach Justin Madugu’s disposal.

Madugu himself acknowledged after the Senegal matches that while the results were encouraging, there remain specific areas requiring further refinement before competitive action begins at WAFCON 2026. The Nigeria coach is expected to continue fine-tuning the squad’s tactical shape in the final weeks of preparation before the tournament kicks off in Morocco.

For the Super Falcons, the combination of experienced leadership, emerging talent, and recent positive results sets the stage for what they hope will be a serious title challenge at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.