Nigeria’s Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie had been honoured with main particular person awards after serving to the Tremendous Falcons win their tenth Girls’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title on Saturday night time in Rabat, Morocco.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade was named Most Invaluable Participant (MVP) of the match. The skilful winger led the workforce with ardour and consistency, incomes Girl of the Match in three of Nigeria’s six video games. Her management and attacking menace had been key as Nigeria defeated hosts Morocco 3-2 in an exciting last.
Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was awarded Greatest Goalkeeper of the Match. The 23-year-old stored clear sheets all through the group and knockout phases, conceding solely two targets — each within the last. Her sharp reflexes and calm presence in aim had been essential, particularly in Nigeria’s semi-final win towards defending champions South Africa.
Regardless of Morocco’s loss within the last, Ghizlane Chebbak claimed the Golden Boot after ending as the highest scorer with 5 targets. She opened the scoring within the last, however Nigeria got here again to win and deny the hosts their first title.
South Africa acquired the Honest Play Award for his or her constructive conduct and self-discipline through the match.
The 2024 version marked the thirteenth WAFCON match. With their newest win, the Tremendous Falcons have now triumphed in all 10 WAFCON finals they’ve reached — confirming as soon as once more that they’re the undisputed queens of African soccer.
