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Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has outlined the key steps Nigeria must take to evolve from continental champions to FIFA Women’s World Cup winners, calling for urgent structural support and investment in the women’s game.
Speaking to reporters after the team was received by President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Ajibade stressed that Nigeria’s dominance in Africa must now translate to success on the global stage.
The 10-time WAFCON champions have qualified for every FIFA Women’s World Cup since its inception in 1991 but have only reached the quarter-finals once—in 1999. At the Olympic Games, they have also failed to advance beyond the last eight.
“We want to be global contenders, not just local champions,” Ajibade said. “We have dominated in Africa. Now it’s time to take it to the world stage. All we need is support—real investment and promotion of women’s football to build a strong platform for generations to come.”
She specifically called for better preparation for tournaments, professional conditions for players, and world-class training infrastructure to improve the Super Falcons’ competitiveness.
“When I talk about support, I mean proper professional conditions and timely preparations. These things matter if we want to compete with the best in the world,” she added.
Ajibade described the team’s reception by President Tinubu as a powerful morale boost that could inspire greater achievements in the future.
“Our vision is bold. We want to become the best women’s football team in the world. We dream of standing at the top of the global stage—not just as competitors, but as champions.”
“With your partnership, we can develop world-class training facilities and ensure we prepare in the best way possible. This will create a clear pathway for the next generation of Super Falcons to reach even greater heights,” Ajibade said.
“Together, we can show the world that Nigeria is not just a participant in global football, but a leader.”
The Super Falcons have reached the knockout stages of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on three occasions: Quarterfinal in 1999 (USA), 2019 (France), and 2023 (Australia/New Zealand). In their most recent outing, they pushed two-time European champions England to a penalty shootout in the second round.
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