Super Falcons Captain Rasheedat Ajibade has reflected on Nigeria’s painful defeat to South Africa in the FIFA Women’s World Cup playoff, urging the team to learn from the setback and demand more from themselves both individually and collectively.

Ajibade described gratitude as one of her biggest takeaways from the experience, while also emphasizing the need for the team to remain alert and never become complacent.

She noted that the defeat serves as a reminder that no team or player is invincible, stressing the importance of staying focused and continuing to improve.

According to the Super Falcons Captain, the team must now “tighten up” and become more conscious of their responsibilities, both on and off the pitch. She also called on every player to take greater responsibility and contribute more towards the team’s progress.

With the disappointment of missing out on the World Cup still fresh, Ajibade believes the Super Falcons must use the experience as motivation to prepare better, work harder and demand more from themselves collectively and individually.

The Captain’s message reflects a determination to turn the setback into a learning experience as Nigeria looks ahead to the next challenge.