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FULL LIST: Ajibade, Okoronkwo, other Falcons top WAFCON’s best 11 list

Four Super Falcons stars, Rasheedat Ajibade, Esther Okoronkwo, Michelle Alozie, and Chiamaka Nnadozie, have been named in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Best XI, following Nigeria’s dominant run to clinch their 10th continental title.

The Confederation of African Football Women via its official X handle (formerly Twitter), unveiled the tournament’s standout performers on Sunday.

“The stars who shined the brightest.

“Meet your Best XI of the tournament,” CAF Women wrote.

Ajibade, who was instrumental throughout the tournament, was voted Player of the Tournament.

The Atletico Madrid forward also claimed Woman of the Match honours in three of Nigeria’s six games, underlining her leadership and attacking flair.

Okoronkwo equally impressed, notching two goals and four assists.

Nnadozie was named the Best Goalkeeper after keeping four clean sheets, cementing her reputation as one of the continent’s safest hands.

Defender Alozie, who played every minute of Nigeria’s campaign, also earned a spot on the list.

Her decisive late winner against South Africa in the semi-final was one of the most memorable moments of the tournament.

The full Best XI include:

Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria)
Michelle Alozie (Nigeria)
Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria)
Esther Okoronkwo (Nigeria)
Ghizlane Chebbak (Morocco)
Grace Asantewaa (Ghana)
Refiloe Jane (South Africa)
Bambanani Mbane (South Africa)
Karabo Dhlamini (South Africa)
Portia Boakye (Ghana)
Ibtissam Jraidi (Morocco)

Nigeria defeated Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling final to reclaim their status as African champions.

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Kudos to the Nigeria girls that made the African best Xi


Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria)
Michelle Alozie (Nigeria)
Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria)
Esther Okoronkwo (Nigeria)

We Nigerians really should commend the host country for their hospitality despite the laser beam flashing by some of their bad eggs. They still deserve to be praised.

In such a thrilling match on home soil, with 2 goals up before being equalized and then being awarded a penalty that would have most likely sealed the game for them in the 80th minute but cancelled would have triggered them to be violent after the match but they remained calm in their loss. Had it been, it was against England on home soil in a final. I bet, Nigerians will go home with bloody nose.

Go and ask the Italians what happened to them when the defeated England in the 2021 Euro championship (men) in England.

More grease to the Morrocans elbow. The have really improved. The first time we ever played we beat them 10 - nil.

May all our efforts be crown with success well appreciated.

We Nigerians really should commend the host country for their hospitality despite the laser beam flashing by some of their bad eggs. They still deserve to be praised.

In such a thrilling match on home soil, with 2 goals up before being equalized and then being awarded a penalty that would have most likely sealed the game for them in the 80th minute but cancelled would have triggered them to be violent after the match but they remained calm in their loss. Had it been, it was against England on home soil in a final. I bet, Nigerians will go home with bloody nose.

Go and ask the Italians what happened to them when the defeated England in the 2021 Euro championship (men) in England.

More grease to the Morrocans elbow. The have really improved. The first time we ever played we beat them 10 - nil.

May all our efforts be crowned with success well appreciated.

robosky02:
FULL LIST: Ajibade, Okoronkwo, other Falcons top WAFCON’s best 11 list




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CAF sef na wa oh. No federal character in this list? At least dem for add the names of some random freeloaders all in the name of federal character nah

Congratulations 🎉 to the Champions. Best XI in Africa 🏆🏆🏆

Toor jst to make it more inclusive... We conceded just 2 goals from open play... I think all our defenders should be there

Plumptre and Ohale should be there. Plumptre is a class and a joy to watch. Ohale was solid in defence and capped her tournament experience with a beautiful goal.

I hope the news about Oshoala retiring isn’t true. I think she’s put on some weight and not as sharp as she used to be but this could be worked on. Falcons need her.
Onumonu was missing in action. I hope she keeps working hard. We missed her presence, aggression and energy.

Where is my Ashleigh?

The list is not complete without her.

Even the president recognised her performance.
Good one Ajibade and Okokwo

Mrchippychappy:
CAF sef na wa oh. No federal character in this list? At least dem for add the names of some random freeloaders all in the name of federal character nah

Let us be honest with ourselves. What remarkable thing did our goalkeeper do that earned her the best goal keeper of the tournament?!

Stop the deliberate attempt to misinform the public. Nigeria didn’t win the tournament
My Obidient journalist cannot be wrong

Softmirror:
Let us be honest with ourselves. What remarkable thing did our goalkeeper do that earned her the best goal keeper of the tournament?!

A good defense defines a good GK.
You need to increase more in your ball knowledge man👍

Tbanjtech:
A good defense defines a good GK.
You need to increase more in your ball knowledge man👍

And not the spectacular saves by the goal keeper. Why then do we need a goal keeper why not just the defenders alone. The award is an individual award.

They played well!
Kudos to them all,
Especially Okoronkwo!

On another note,
IGBOS ARE THE CORNERSTONE OF NIGERIA.

God really disgraced that enemy of Nigeria call Samuel Isah

Softmirror:
We Nigerians really should commend the host country for their hospitality despite the laser beam flashing by some of their bad eggs. They still deserve to be praised.

In such a thrilling match on home soil, with 2 goals up before being equalized and then being awarded a penalty that would have most likely sealed the game for them in the 80th minute but cancelled would have triggered them to be violent after the match but they remained calm in their loss. Had it been, it was against England on home soil in a final. I bet, Nigerians will go home with bloody nose.

Go and ask the Italians what happened to them when the defeated England in the 2021 Euro championship (men) in England.

More grease to the Morrocans elbow. The have really improved. The first time we ever played we beat them 10 - nil.

May all our efforts be crown with success well appreciated.

Which kain nonesense list be this?

Are you saying Dhlamini was better than Plumptre?

Kundusss fun yin Na world cup remain so that our rivals will

robosky02:
Kudos to the Nigeria girls that made the African best Xi


Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria)
Michelle Alozie (Nigeria)
Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria)
Esther Okoronkwo (Nigeria)

Ashley Plumtre was pouring all her soul into it. You no dey watch ball?

So, what is the price for making the best XI list? This list is not important if it doesn't produce any rewards.

Xenophobic Attacks Loading from Invertebrates

No be only cornerstone. Na coner sand
Holy Ghost Fire for character

Karlman:
They played well!
Kudos to them all,
Especially Okoronkwo!

On another note,
IGBOS ARE THE CORNERSTONE OF NIGERIA.

Softmirror:
We Nigerians really should commend the host country for their hospitality despite the laser beam flashing by some of their bad eggs. They still deserve to be praised.

In such a thrilling match on home soil, with 2 goals up before being equalized and then being awarded a penalty that would have most likely sealed the game for them in the 80th minute but cancelled would have triggered them to be violent after the match but they remained calm in their loss. Had it been, it was against England on home soil in a final. I bet, Nigerians will go home with bloody nose.

Go and ask the Italians what happened to them when the defeated England in the 2021 Euro championship (men) in England.

More grease to the Morrocans elbow. The have really improved. The first time we ever played we beat them 10 - nil.

May all our efforts be crown with success well appreciated.

They would have really be commended but the Laser lights spoilt it. It ruined what would have earned them a glorious reputation. Nigerians saw the Laser lights, Africa saw it, the world saw it. That was an embarrassment not only to Morroco but also Africa.

DisLifeSha:
No be only cornerstone. Na coner sand
Holy Ghost Fire for character

Anybody from your tribe dey there? No let hatred kill you for free!

Softmirror:
We Nigerians really should commend the host country for their hospitality despite the laser beam flashing by some of their bad eggs. They still deserve to be praised.

In such a thrilling match on home soil, with 2 goals up before being equalized and then being awarded a penalty that would have most likely sealed the game for them in the 80th minute but cancelled would have triggered them to be violent after the match but they remained calm in their loss. Had it been, it was against England on home soil in a final. I bet, Nigerians will go home with bloody nose.

Go and ask the Italians what happened to them when the defeated England in the 2021 Euro championship (men) in England.

More grease to the Morrocans elbow. The have really improved. The first time we ever played we beat them 10 - nil.

May all our efforts be crown with success well appreciated.

I agree.

Libya should learn many lessons from this.

Gone are the days nigeria beat teams 10-0,we had a glimpse with the 5-0 against zambia

Softmirror:
We Nigerians really should commend the host country for their hospitality despite the laser beam flashing by some of their bad eggs. They still deserve to be praised.

In such a thrilling match on home soil, with 2 goals up before being equalized and then being awarded a penalty that would have most likely sealed the game for them in the 80th minute but cancelled would have triggered them to be violent after the match but they remained calm in their loss. Had it been, it was against England on home soil in a final. I bet, Nigerians will go home with bloody nose.

Go and ask the Italians what happened to them when the defeated England in the 2021 Euro championship (men) in England.

More grease to the Morrocans elbow. The have really improved. The first time we ever played we beat them 10 - nil.

May all our efforts be crown with success well appreciated.

What are you saying? Bloody nose because of female competition that was won fair and square? Na their papa get CAF? Guy relax o!

Softmirror:
We Nigerians really should commend the host country for their hospitality despite the laser beam flashing by some of their bad eggs. They still deserve to be praised.

In such a thrilling match on home soil, with 2 goals up before being equalized and then being awarded a penalty that would have most likely sealed the game for them in the 80th minute but cancelled would have triggered them to be violent after the match but they remained calm in their loss. Had it been, it was against England on home soil in a final. I bet, Nigerians will go home with bloody nose.

Go and ask the Italians what happened to them when the defeated England in the 2021 Euro championship (men) in England.

More grease to the Morrocans elbow. The have really improved. The first time we ever played we beat them 10 - nil.

May all our efforts be crowned with success well appreciated.

This is football bro...demands, equity , integrity, professionalism and fairness....not your typical African politics where every step is rigged to favor those who are at home advantage or the incumbent 🙄

Softmirror:
Let us be honest with ourselves. What remarkable thing did our goalkeeper do that earned her the best goal keeper of the tournament?!

do you have any suggestion? Since that oyinbo girl no dey, make the keeper replace her

Softmirror:
Let us be honest with ourselves. What remarkable thing did our goalkeeper do that earned her the best goal keeper of the tournament?!

She conceded the fewest number of goals from open play.

Educate yourself.

Softmirror:
Let us be honest with ourselves. What remarkable thing did our goalkeeper do that earned her the best goal keeper of the tournament?!

I hope you know that the role of a goalkeeper goes beyond catching the ball? Organizing the defense during set-pieces and other threats, ball distribution, etc.

So, before you discredit our goalkeeper, find out why she was very highly rated in the French league (female) before she left there last season.