Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has revealed that her journey to football stardom began with selling olive oil and zobo drinks in church before becoming one of Nigeria’s most celebrated female players. The 25-year-old Atletico Madrid forward shared her story on Saturday during the August edition of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries’ monthly ‘Power Must Change Hands’ programme at the church’s Prayer City in Ogun State. According to the Lagos-born star, her childhood involved long hours of hawking olive oil, kunu, and zobo within church premises during deliverance programmes. She said those early struggles taught her resilience and instilled in her a deep faith. Ajibade, who captained Nigeria to win its 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco, told the congregation, “Whenever things are tough at my club or with the national team, I pray. I do my part through hard work, but never forget to seek God’s help.” She continued, “I was once one of those young girls out there hawking olive oil, kunu, and zobo drinks in most of the deliverance programmes, but today, I give glory to God. Please, don’t give up, keep praying, keep fasting, keep working and keep believing.” Follow PeterWhite for more updates #SuperFalcons #RasheedatAjibade #FootballJourney #FromHumbleBeginnings #NigeriaFootball #WomensFootball #FaithAndHardWork #WAFCONChampion #Inspiration #NeverGiveUp #AtleticoMadrid

Nigerians have reacted after MTN gifted Super Falcons ₦150m. "Na our data go suffer," one said. The Super Falcons won their 10th WAFCON title in Morocco.

MISSION X ACCOMPLISHED! The Super Falcons came from a 2-0 deficit to beat Morocco 3-2 in the final and win the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for a record extending 10 times! Congratulations Super Falcons, Nigeria 🇳🇬 #SuperFalcons #TeamNigeria #dreamteam #WAFCON #morocco #MissionX

Two Players Are Not Nigerians: Morocco Drag Super Falcons To CAF After Defeat . Morocco have filed a petition to CAF questioning the eligibility of two players who played for the women’s team of Nigeria in the final of the WAFCON, which Nigeria won 3-2 on Saturday. The host were two goals up going into the half time break , but a second half rally by the Nigerian team helped them to a 3-2 win, and also the title for the tenth time in their history. Before the game, there was a protest lodged by Morocco on the eligibility of two of the Nigerian players in Ashleigh Plumptre and Michelle Alozie. Both players were born outside Nigeria but made the decision to play for Nigeria at senior level. In their protest, Morocco say the manner of their switch of nationality is faulty citing some irregularities in their claims to be Nigerians. They expressly want Nigeria to lose the title by virtue of fielding both players in the tournament. Plumptre was granted approval by FIFA to play for Nigeria in 2021 after it was established that her paternal grandfather is a Nigerian. Alozie’s case is more straightforward as she was born in the USA to immigrant parents from Nigeria. Nigeria is however not losing sleep over the protest with a top member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) terming it as dead on arrival.

Morocco lodges complaint to CAF over VAR decision that denied them a late penalty in the WAFCON final vs Nigeria — a key moment they believe cost them the title. Morocco’s Football Federation has officially lodged a formal complaint with CAF over what it called “refereeing injustices” in the 2025 WAFCON final, focusing on a handball incident in the 82nd minute that they believe warranted a penalty. The referee’s initial decision was overturned after VAR, and Morocco’s federation argues this decision significantly affected the outcome #WAFCON2025 #MoroccoVsNigeria #VARcontroversy #RefereeDebate #AtlasLionesses #SuperFalcons #FootballJustice #talktoshe

Okoronkwo Named Super Falcons’ WAFCON Fans’ Best By Wilson Adekumola Esther Okoronkwo has been named the Fans’ Player of the Tournament for Nigeria’s Super Falcons at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The dynamic 27-year-old forward played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s title-winning campaign, registering two goals and six assists across six games. Her stellar performances earned her two Woman of the Match honours and the admiration of fans nationwide. Currently playing for AFC Toronto, Okoronkwo’s consistency and calm under pressure made her a standout in a squad filled with talent. The recognition was confirmed on the Super Falcons’ official X account, which posted, “Presenting your #WAFCON2024 Fans’ Player of the Tournament… Esther Okoronkwo, OON. Clutch. Composed. Crowned by the people.” Okoronkwo triumphed in the fan vote ahead of fellow nominees Rasheedat Ajibade, Folashade Ijamilusi, Ashleigh Plumptre, Chiwendu Ihezuo, and Jennifer Echegini. The Super Falcons claimed their record-extending WAFCON title with a dramatic 3-2 win over host nation Morocco in the final, adding yet another historic chapter to Nigeria’s rich football legacy.

Morocco FA President, Fouzi Lekjaa threatened Namibia referee, Twanyanyukwa Antsino during the Medal Presentation in the 2025 WAFCON Final for not awarding a penalty to Morocco against Nigeria in the 2025 WAFCON Final. The Namibia referee actually pointed to the spot until she was called by the VAR officials headed by Rwanda referee, Salima Mukansanga for a review of the incident. After the review, the Namibia referee overturned her decision and this hasn't gone well with the Morocco Officials and fans who have been accusing CAF of favouring the Black Race against Morocco but always runs to Morocco for hosting when others don't want to host. They are saying CAF is using them and they will no longer take it. They have used the last two African Players of the year Awards won by Nigerians as an example before the WAFCON Final incidents.

Morocco made history as the first nation to host a tournament and suffer back-to-back final defeats. They'll be hosting the next Women's AFCON yet again; their third consecutive time and expectations are high for them to finally clinch the title. The only problem? Nigeria and South Africa will be there too😂

Morocco have filed a petition to CAF questioning the eligibility of two players who played for the women’s team of Nigeria in the final of the WAFCON, which Nigeria won 3-2 on Saturday.

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Ex Super Falcons Legendary Goal tender Ann Chiejine, originally won the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in 1998 with the Super Falcons. Now, she has successfully won the 2024 edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations coveted trophy, which was held in Morocco. This time, her triumph came in the capacity of a coach, as part of the Justin Madugu Coaching Crew, where she serves as the Goalkeeping Coach.

🚨 Morocco coach Vilda - "We were better than Nigeria" 🚨 Morocco head coach Jorge Vilda is convinced the Atlas Lionesses deserved to win the WAFCON 👤 Vilda 🎤: "I don't think Morocco delivered a poorer performance than Nigeria, and we weren't weaker than the other opponents we faced. "Our performance was exceptional, even during the final, apart from a few minutes, apart from the referee, we were better than Nigeria. "It's sad, it's hard, it's painful, but the performance overall has made us proud."