Rinsola Babajide shines with two assists in Super Falcons victory
Rinsola Babajide expressed her delight after earning the Player of the Match award in her first start at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, helping Nigeria secure a 6-2 win over Egypt. The Super Falcons forward contributed two assists, showcasing her impact on the field. Nigeria’s victory keeps them in contention for qualification, while Egypt were already eliminated. Babajide hopes to continue her strong performance as Nigeria prepares to face Cameroon in the quarter-final.
Match highlights
- Rinsola Babajide made her first start of the tournament, providing two assists in Nigeria’s 6-2 win over Egypt.
- Her first assist came in first-half stoppage time, setting up Gift Monday for Nigeria’s second goal in the 44th minute.
- She delivered her second assist in the 57th minute, helping Uchenna Kanu restore Nigeria’s two-goal lead.
- Babajide said she was happy with her progress and plans to keep her Player of the Match trophy for her family.
- Nigeria will face Cameroon in the quarter-final as they aim for a record-extending 11th WAFCON title.
