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Super Falcons Forward, Rinsola Babajide His first goal for Nigeria has described as a moment of “Great relief” After helping the team a 3-0 Victoria over Tunisia In his first game of 2024 WAFCON.
Babajide, which also provided assistance to Asisat Oshala’s opener, made a memorable debut of the tournament on Sunday night in the Stade Larbi Zaouli In Casablanca. His goal in the detention time of the first half doubled Nigeria’s advantage and put it on the score sheet for the first time in national colors.
“A great relief … I always missed that first goal” – Babaajide Rinsola in the debut goal
Speaking after the game, the extreme of Tenerife shared his joy finally scoring for the nine times African champions and contributing significantly to the strong start of the team in the competition.
“No, it’s a great relief more than anything. I have had some appearances, some assists, but I always missed that first goal.
“So I am very happy to get that out of the way, and also to contribute to a victory also in such a big tournament.”
Babajide in flames, dedicates the goal to Diogo Jota
After several means opportunities, Babaajide limited a strong first half when noting in an additional time. She ran together Chaima Alabassi and fired Jabrani for Nigeria’s second against Tunisia.
“It was for Diogo Jota and his brother too. That was one of his greatest celebrations. We called him the firm’s celebration.”
“I just wanted to do something for him, he was one of my best players in the club when I was there.”
“We want the trophy … it’s new” – Babaajide reveals the goal of the Super Falcons
Babajide did not avoid Nigeria’s main objective: raising the newly presented Wafcon trophy – A symbol of excellence and redesigned unit was launched only a few days before the beginning.
“To win it, we want the trophy, it is a new trophy, we really want it.”
“Game by game … score as many goals as possible”
Despite the strong opening, Babajide insists that the team wishes to constantly improve as the tournament progresses.
“But yes, play for play, just to have a better performance in each game. And yes, it scores as many goals as possible, that we can do.”
Babajide will expect to continue its impulse when the Super Falcons face each other Botswana In his second Group b collide Thursday, July 10.
The victory would confirm Nigeria’s place in the qualifying stages while pursuing a record Tenth Wafcon title.
