Captain Rasheedat Ajibade was crowned Player of the Tournament at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, leading Nigeria to a historic 10th WAFCON title with her leadership and match-winning performances .
Ajibade earned the Woman of the Match award in three separate games—the group stage clash against Botswana, the quarter-final demolition of Zambia, and the tense semi-final win over South Africa—demonstrating her dominance and consistency on the big stage .
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The Super Falcons completed a glorious tournament with a dramatic 3–2 comeback victory over hosts Morocco in Rabat, erasing a two-goal deficit to secure their record‑extending crown in a match celebrated as one of the greatest comebacks in WAFCON history .
Between the posts, Chiamaka Nnadozie stood firm throughout the tournament and was deservedly named Best Goalkeeper, having conceded only two goals in open play—both coming in the final—after going unbreached through the group stages and quarters .
Nigeria’s interim coach, Justin Madugu, was also recognised as Coach of the Tournament, guiding the Falcons through a dramatic and successful campaign, reinforcing their enduring legacy on the continent .
Other post-tournament awards included Ghizlane Chebbak of Morocco, who claimed the Golden Boot with five goals, and South Africa, who received the Fair Play Award for their disciplined and respectful display.
WAFCON 2024 Final Awards Recap
Player of the Tournament: Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria)
Best Goalkeeper: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria)
Golden Boot: Ghizlane Chebbak (Morocco)
Coach of the Tournament: Justin Madugu (Nigeria)
Fair Play Award: South Africa
Ajibade finished the tournament with one goal and two assists, while her performance in midfield and attack was pivotal to Nigeria’s successful quest to extend their unbroken record in WAFCON finals to a perfect ten titles.
Nigeria’s emphatic sweep of accolades highlights both individual brilliance and team unity—a perfect conclusion to a tournament that saw the Falcons rise when it mattered most.
