FULL LIST: Ajibade, Okoronkwo, other Falcons top WAFCON’s best 11 list
Super Falcons lift the WAFCON. Photo: Soar Super Eagles/X
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Four Super Falcons stars, Rasheedat Ajibade, Esther Okoronkwo, Michelle Alozie, and Chiamaka Nnadozie, have been named in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Best XI, following Nigeria’s dominant run to clinch their 10th continental title.
The Confederation of African Football Women via its official X handle (formerly Twitter), unveiled the tournament’s standout performers on Sunday.
“The stars who shined the brightest.
“Meet your Best XI of the tournament,” CAF Women wrote.
Ajibade, who was instrumental throughout the tournament, was voted Player of the Tournament.
The Atletico Madrid forward also claimed Woman of the Match honours in three of Nigeria’s six games, underlining her leadership and attacking flair.
Okoronkwo equally impressed, notching two goals and four assists.
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Her attacking contributions proved vital in Nigeria’s title run.
Nnadozie was named the Best Goalkeeper after keeping four clean sheets, cementing her reputation as one of the continent’s safest hands.
Defender Alozie, who played every minute of Nigeria’s campaign, also earned a spot on the list.
Her decisive late winner against South Africa in the semi-final was one of the most memorable moments of the tournament.
The full Best XI include:
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria)
Michelle Alozie (Nigeria)
Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria)
Esther Okoronkwo (Nigeria)
Ghizlane Chebbak (Morocco)
Grace Asantewaa (Ghana)
Refiloe Jane (South Africa)
Bambanani Mbane (South Africa)
Karabo Dhlamini (South Africa)
Portia Boakye (Ghana)
Ibtissam Jraidi (Morocco)
Nigeria defeated Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling final to reclaim their status as African champions.
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WAFCON final: Madugu speaks on use of laser pointers on Super Falcons players
Super Falcons coach, Justin Madugu has expressed sadness over the use of laser pointers by Moroccan fans on Nigerian players during the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, final on Saturday.
Recall that the WAFCON final ended 3-2 in favour of the Super Falcons against Morocco.
Speaking at his post-match press conference, Madugu criticized the disruptive behaviour of some fans, insisting that he was also targeted.
“In fact the lasers were not applied on the players alone, even myself. They kept pointing those lasers at me,” Madugu said.
“It did not have any effect on them. You could see even when the lasers were coming nobody bothered about it, we kept going and remained focused on the game.
“I don’t know if it is proper that this type of situation should continue. I don’t think it is proper.”
