FULL LIST: Ajibade Wins MVP, Nnadozie, Crowned Best Goalkeeper At 2024 WAFCON
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Nigeria dominated the individual awards at the just-concluded 2024 Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which they won after a dramatic comeback win against Morocco.<\/p>\n
The Super Falcons, who were two goals down at half-time, rallied to stun the hosts Morocco 3-2 in Rabat, in a game that would be long remembered as one of the greatest comebacks in football.<\/p>\n
That victory, of course, propelled some of the players and officials to individual accolades in the competition. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, who won three Woman of the Match awards, was named as the Player of the Tournament. She scored once but was instrumental in Nigeria\u2019s push for the 10th WAFCON crown.<\/p>\n
The winger led by example, showing resilience, hunger and drive as the Super Falcons romped to another title.<\/p>\n
Ajibade\u2019s teammate, Chiamaka Nnadozie, was voted the Goalkeeper of the Tournament. The Brighton FC shot stopper\u2019s quick reflexes and saves helped Nigeria to the crown. Up until the final, she only conceded once \u2014 a penalty against South Africa in the semi-final. The two goals against the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco were the first time she was beaten in open play.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Morocco\u2019s Ghizlane Chebbak claimed the Golden Boot for the highest number of goals scored in the tournament. She had five strikes to her name, including her side\u2019s first in the Saturday final.<\/p>\n
South Africa, who lost to Nigeria in the semi-final, equally got the Fair Play Award for their discipline and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.<\/p>\n
Nigeria\u2019s coach Justin Madugu, appointed on an interim basis, was also rewarded with the Coach of the Tournament prize for guiding the 2018 WAFCON winners to the trophy.<\/p>\n
With Saturday\u2019s win, Nigeria completed their quest for a 10th title, which was branded as \u201cMission X.\u201d Although unconvincing to some fans in the earlier stages of the championship, the Super Falcons rose to the challenge and wrote their names in the WAFCON history books.<\/p>\n
Morocco will host the next edition of the WAFCON next year.<\/p>\n
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria)
Best Goalkeeper: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria)
Golden Boot: Ghizlane Chebbak (Morocco) \u2013 5 goals
Coach of the tournament: Justin Madugu (Nigeria)
Fair Play Award: South Africa<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n