Super Falcons head coach, Justin Madugu, has explained why forward Rinsola Babajide has been used sparingly and dropped to the bench in recent matches.
Speaking ahead of Nigeria’s final showdown with Morocco in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Madugu stood by his tactical choices.
Babajide made a strong impression in her tournament debut, scoring once and assisting another goal in Nigeria’s 3-0 victory over Tunisia. However, her playing time has significantly decreased since the group stage.
Her most recent appearance was a short 13-minute stint against Algeria.
Responding to questions during a pre-match press briefing on Friday, Madugu emphasized that team decisions are not centered on individual players, hinting at strategic planning and overall squad balance.
“It’s a team thing, not about an individual; it’s about the team,” he said.
“The fact that she has not been on the field of play does not mean she has not been playing well.
“She has been instrumental in motivating the players, trying to get them to understand what is at stake.
“She has been fully supportive of everything that we do, and we are making our choices based on what we see and intend to do. She could have a role to play tomorrow.”
Madugu has preferred to use Folashade Ijamilusi, Chinwendu Ihezuo, and Esther Okoronkwo upfront.
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