Nigeria U17 Skipper : We Are Not Afraid, They Are Girls Like Us
FC Robo sensation Rasheedat Ajibade has spoken of the Nigerian Under 17 Women<span class="body1">’s National Team</span><span class="body1">’s readiness for the World Cup ahead of the opener against Brazil. <br /><br />The best Nigeria has achieved in previous editions of the competition is qualifying for the quarterfinals but the Flamingoes skipper is confident that they can surpass that record in Jordan.<br /><br /></span><span><span>“We want to make a statement for ourselves and the nation. There is no need to be afraid of them because we have been in camp for a very long time, </span></span><span><span><span><span><span>” said Ajibade to thenff.com.<br /><br /></span></span></span></span></span><span><span>“Being in a camp for a very long time, all the training, all the efforts of the coaches and what we have undergone in the camp, there is nothing to be afraid of. <br /><br /></span></span><span><span><span><span>“</span></span>They are ladies like us, they are girls like us, we are ready and confident of ourselves. </span></span><span><span><span><span><span>”<br /><br />Rasheedat Ajibade scored eight goals during the African qualifying race for the World Cup to emerge joint-top scorer, alongside Egypt ace Noha Tarek.<br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br />Photo Credit : thenff.com<br /></span></span></span></span></span>
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