The Digest:
Five players from Nigeria's Super Falcons have been included in the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) Women’s Africa Best XI for 2025. The selected players are goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Michelle Alozie, defender Ashleigh Plumptre, midfielder Christy Ucheibe, and forward Rasheedat Ajibade. The team, announced on the IFFHS official website, also features standout players from South Africa, Morocco, Malawi, and Zambia, including CAF African Women’s Player of the Year Ghizlane Chebbak.
Key Points:
- This honours Nigerian women's football, boosting national pride and recognition for the athletes.
- It reinforces the Super Falcons' status as a dominant force in African football following their 2024 WAFCON win.
- Individual players gain significant career prestige, which can enhance professional opportunities and marketability.
- The selection signals the growing depth and competitive quality of women's football across the African continent.
- It highlights the sustained excellence of Nigeria's core players over multiple seasons and tournaments.
Sources: Soccernet, Complete Sports
