Morocco vs Nigeria: Small girl with big God and blue hair drops rallying cry ahead of WAFCON showdown

The Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final is finally here, this Saturday night in Rabat, with hosts Morocco taking on Nigeria. 

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has fired up supporters with a powerful and heartfelt rallying cry ahead of their historic clash against the host nation, Morocco.

The Super Falcons face a tough challenge from Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses, who are chasing their first-ever continental crown on home turf. 

Known and addressed by her distinctive blue hair, Ajibade took to social media to share her inspiring message: 

“Small girl, big God. Time to finish the job,” he said on X. This declaration stresses her confidence and faith as she prepares to lead the Falcons in pursuit of their record-extending tenth WAFCON title.

Ajibade’s message came after Nigeria’s hard-fought semifinal victory over defending champions South Africa, signaling that the team’s focus is now firmly set on the final showdown.

So far in the tournament, Ajibade has been a standout performer, netting one goal and earning three Player of the Match awards, positioning herself as one of the leading contenders for the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP).

With her bold spirit and unwavering faith, Rasheedat Ajibade embodies the resilience and determination driving Nigeria’s quest for Mission X. 

While the Falcons prepare to face the Atlas Lionesses at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, her rallying cry echoes the hopes of a nation eager to bring home the trophy once more.

Nigeria will be looking to avenge the painful defeat to the Moroccans when the two sides met at the last edition of the WAFCON also hosted by Morocco.

Both teams met at the semifinal, with the Lionesses going through on penalty after the game, which saw the Super Falcons with with nine players following two red cards, ended 1-1.

Now, the stakes are higher with the Falcons presented a golden opportunity to not only avenge that defeat but also lift the new WAFCON trophy.