By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has said the team is in confident mood ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final clash with Morocco, Prompt News reports.
Nigeria, and the Atlas Lionesses will battle for the ultimate prize at the Olympic, Stadium Rabat on Saturday (today).
Ajibade declared that the Super Falcons are focused on winning the title.
“We’re preparing , and we’re doing all we can to make use of the time that we have and the team spirit is high. “We’re focused, we’re determined, and we know what’s at stake. So, we’re ready,” she told a press conference.
“For me, there’s no pressure at all, to be honest. Even if there is, I always take it positively because it’s okay for you to feel pressured, but how I interpret it is what matters a lot. It’s a positive one and we are prepared mentally for whatever might happen.”
The Super Falcons are on a revenge mission after losing 5-4 on penalties to Morocco in the semi-finals three years ago.
Ajibade was sent off in that clash alongside midfielder Halimat Ayinde.
The former Atletico Madrid player is expecting a different contest this time around.
“Last tournament might have happened the way it happened, but this time around it’s going to be a different one and it’s going to be a good one,” she added.
“We still urge and plead that everything should be done fairly. We want a beautiful football. We don’t want something that will not beautify African football at all. We want a fair game in the officiating and everything.”
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