Super Falcons Captain Rasheedat Ajibade expresses disappointment after Olympic exit
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has voiced her disappointment following the team’s elimination from the Paris 2024 Women’s Olympic Football event.
In their final match of Group C, the Super Falcons suffered a 1-3 defeat to Japan, marking their biggest loss of the tournament.
The team ended the group stage without earning a single point and with only one goal scored in their three matches. This was their first Olympic appearance in 16 years, and the early exit has left Ajibade and the team disheartened.
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Ajibade reflected on the outcome, saying, “It was a disappointing outcome in the end for the team after three tough tests against some of the best football teams in the world.”
Despite the setback, Ajibade expressed gratitude for the support received during the tournament. “We thank you for your endless love and support. We appreciate every one of you,” she said.
The Super Falcons will return home from France after a challenging campaign, having struggled to make an impact on the Olympic stage.
