Super Falcons and AS Roma Women winger Omorinsola Babajide has described Nigeria’s victory at WAFCON X under coach Justin Madugu as the highlight of her career.
The 27-year-old joined the Nigerian national team in 2023, having switched her international allegiance from England two years earlier. She quickly made an impact, scoring and setting up a goal in Nigeria’s match against Tunisia during the 2024 WAFCON tournament.
Reflecting on the tournament, Babajide recalled the thrilling final against Morocco, where the Super Falcons overturned a two-goal deficit.
“At half-time, I just felt like we had a never-say-die mentality. It was a final; there was no second leg. So we knew we needed to give more,” she said. “We had more energy. And I feel like that’s what allowed us to come back and get the winner. We really wanted to win, and we made it happen. We made our dream come true.”
Babajide added, “I’m Nigerian. As big an achievement as it was and with how successful Mission X was, it’s been the pinnacle of my career to date. The proudest moment of my career so far would definitely be lifting the WAFCON trophy in my first-ever mainstream tournament. That has to be the greatest.”
The former Liverpool Women winger also holds the distinction of being the only Nigerian to win Liverpool Women’s Player of the Season award, which she claimed in the 2019/2020 campaign.
With her stellar performances in both club and country colours, Babajide continues to inspire a new generation of Nigerian footballers, blending skill, determination, and leadership on the field.
