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WAFCON 2026: Ajibade Targets Three Points as Super Falcons Face Malawi

WAFCON 2026: Ajibade Targets Three Points as Super Falcons Face Malawi

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade says Nigeria are fully focused on opening their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign with victory over Malawi. The defending champions face the tournament debutants in their Group C opener at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat, with kick-off scheduled for 9pm Nigerian time. Ajibade said the squad is confident but will approach Malawi with respect, noting the progress of women’s football across Africa. She added that securing all three points is the team’s main target as they begin their title defence.

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Y
yemi

What kind of opening performance would make fans confident the Super Falcons can defend the title after this Malawi test?

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J
jaruma

Exactly, a composed display and three points would be the kind of statement fans want to see.

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olivia

Ajibade's focus on three points sets the right tone; opening matches can carry pressure, especially against tournament debutants.

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J
jude

Malawi being debutants should not make this feel like a routine win. Nigeria still need to earn control from the first whistle.

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M
mel

An early goal and a disciplined finish would be ideal. Starting Group C with three points can ease the pressure on the next fixtures.

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