Rasheedat Ajibade was named Woman of the Match following Nigeria’s thrilling 2–1 semi-final victory over the Banyana Banyana of South Africa, YARN NAIJA reports.
It was the third time the Super Falcons captain has won the award at the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Ajibade was adjudged best player in the Super Falcons’ second game of the competition against Botswana, which they won 1–0.
The 25-year-old also picked up the individual accolade in the nine-time champions’ quarter-final 5–0 thrashing of Zambia.
The winger put Nigeria in front against South Africa from the spot late in the first half.
She has so far registered one goal and two assists at the WAFCON 2024 finals.
YARN NAIJA recalls Ajibade was named in the Group Stage Best XI of the competition.
Nigeria vs South Africa: Ajibade claims third WAFCON 2024 WOTM award
