Super Falcons duo Ashleigh Plumptre and Rasheedat Ajibade have been included in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Group Stage Best X1, reports Completesports.com.
The selection was compiled by the competition’s Technical Study Group (TSG).
Plumptre has impressed with her composure and defensive solidity on the left.
South Africa’s Bambanani Mbane, and Fikile Magama as well as Zambia’s Lushomo Mweemba are the other defenders on the shortlist.
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Ajibade has provided driving runs, and technical finesse, linking midfield and attack with ease.
The former Atletico Madrid star was named Woman of the Match in Nigeria’s second group game against the Mares of Botswana.
Morocco star Ghizlane Chebbak, and South Africa’s Refiloe Jane joined her in the midfield trio.
The front three comprises of; Racheal Kundananji (Zambia), Barbra Banda (Zambia), and Nguenar Ndiaye (Senegal).
Banyana Banyana of South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis was named best coach of the group stage.
By Adeboye Amosu
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I’m clearly not a fan of Madugu, but he should please do 2 things on Friday:
1. Man-mark Banda and Koundaji. Zambia is almost spineless without these 2, unlike Nigeria that has them aplenty.
2. Do lots of shooting accuracy practice for the girls (strikers and midfielders). Also practice penalty shootouts.
3. For the defenders, never leave spaces behind. Keep an eye always on Zambia’s front 3. Banda and Koundaji especially have the strength and speed of athletic men, not just ordinary men.