Halimat Ayinde is keen to taste action at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
The talented midfielder missed Nigeria’s opening fixture against Canada due to suspension.
The Super Falcons held the Olympic champions to a 0-0 draw in her absence.
Ayinde is now expected to return to action when the Super Falcons take on co-hosts Australia in their second Group B game at the Brisbane Stadium on Thursday morning.
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She praised her teammates for their brave performance against the Canadians and expressed her desire to feature against the Australians.
“Special kudos to the team for the hard-fought draw in our opening #FIFAWWC match against Canada in Melbourne. It’s a positive start for us and some good performance to build on in our coming games. Proud of the group. Can’t wait to be back, Ayinde tweeted.
According to a source in the team’s camp, the American is contemplating what to do with star striker, Asisat Oshoala, ‘who has not shown the form that made her the hottest African striker in the women’s game.
According to the source, Oshoala has not convinced Waldrum that she has the grit and desire to continue leading the team’s attack, especially now that Nigeria faces must-win games against Australia and Ireland.
Meanwhile, Ajibade is optimistic that Nigeria will get a good result against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Thursday.
According to Ajibade, the Super Falcons are targeting maximum points against the more favoured Australians, who also have home support going for them.
The forward, who could return to the starting lineup after missing Friday’s game against Canada due to suspension, said: “We remain focused on the matches ahead and will be fighting for maximum points in the subsequent matches.”
Nigeria needs a win and a draw to be sure of qualifying for the second round as only the best two teams from each group will continue in the competition.
