Omorinsola Babajide was named Player of the Match, POTM, after inspiring Nigeria’s commanding 6-2 victory over Egypt’s Cleopatras at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), DECENCY GLOBAL NEWS reports.
Making her first appearance of the tournament, Babajide delivered an impressive display, providing two assists in the thrilling Group C encounter.
The winger created Nigeria’s second goal just before halftime, setting up substitute Gift Monday in the 41st minute.
She also laid on the Super Falcons’ fourth goal for another substitute, Uchenna Kanu, with nine minutes remaining.
Babajide becomes the second Nigerian player to win the Player of the Match award at the 2026 WAFCON finals.
Defender Michelle Alozie was the first recipient after her standout performance in Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over Zambia in the group’s second match.
The 10-time African champions will now shift their attention to the quarter-finals, where they are set to face the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in Casablanca on Sunday.
