Ajibade says Falcons fought hard despite World Cup miss
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has expressed her disappointment after Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The team’s campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco ended in heartbreak, despite their efforts. Ajibade emphasized that she and her teammates gave everything during the tournament. She acknowledged the pain of missing out on the World Cup for the first time since 1991.
Match highlights
- Nigeria lost 2-1 to South Africa in the CAF play-off match, ending their hopes of reaching the World Cup.
- The team had another chance after a 1-0 loss to Cameroon in the WAFCON quarter-finals but could not progress.
- Ajibade addressed fans, stating the team gave everything in every training session and match.
- Nigeria had previously won the WAFCON 10 times and arrived in Morocco as defending champions.
- The defeat marks the first time Nigeria will miss the FIFA Women’s World Cup since its inception.
