Ajibade declares WAFCON readiness after intensive training camp

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has announced her readiness for the upcoming 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), signaling her intent to lead Nigeria to another continental title. Ajibade, who was named the Most Valuable Player of the previous WAFCON tournament, has been diligently preparing for the competition.

Ajibade recently concluded an intensive off-season training camp in Mallorca, Spain, organized by Nike and 292 Performance. She shared photos from her private sessions, expressing her commitment with the caption, "Off season, on purpose. Mallorca with Nike and 292 Performance. Ready for WAFCON 2026 for God’s glory."

She was joined in Mallorca by PSG teammate Jennifer Echegini and AS Roma Women forward Rinsola Babajide. The Super Falcons are scheduled to officially open their camp in Morocco on July 15th. Ajibade, a key player since 2018, has represented Nigeria in multiple WAFCON tournaments, the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, and the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Nigeria, drawn in Group C with Malawi, Zambia, and Egypt, will begin their WAFCON campaign against Malawi on July 28th in Rabat. The 2026 WAFCON, hosted by Morocco from July 25th to August 16th, also serves as a qualification tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, with the semi-finalists earning automatic berths.

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Off season, on purpose. Mallorca with Nike and 292 Performance. Ready for WAFCON 2026 for God’s glory.