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Ajibade in Tears as She Dedicates Player of the Match Award to Team
Rasheedat Ajibade got emotional after being named Player of the Match in Nigeria’s 2-1 win over South Africa, saying she didn’t feel she deserved the honour. It was her third consecutive award in the tournament, but this time, she broke down in tears as she received it, choosing instead to give credit to her teammates.
Ajibade had opened the scoring for Nigeria with a first-half penalty, before South Africa’s Linda Motlhalo equalised from the spot. The game was sealed in dramatic fashion when Michelle Alozie’s deep cross slipped past the South African keeper in stoppage time, sending the Super Falcons into the WAFCON final.
Speaking after the match, Ajibade said, “I honestly don’t think I deserve this. It’s all by God’s grace, and I dedicate every single one of these awards to my teammates. This is a team effort, not just about me.”
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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