Nigeria continues its reign over continental football as the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) included five Super Falcons players in the prestigious Women’s Africa Best XI for 2025. The governing body released the official lineup on its website, recognizing Chiamaka Nnadozie, Michelle Alozie, Ashleigh Plumptre, Christy Ucheibe, and Rasheedat Ajibade for their exceptional performances over the past year. This heavy Nigerian presence underscores the team’s dominance following their triumphant 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign in Morocco.
The selection highlights the defensive and offensive prowess of the reigning African champions. Chiamaka Nnadozie, Michelle Alozie, and Rasheedat Ajibade previously earned spots in the WAFCON Team of the Tournament, and this latest accolade further solidifies their status as elite global talents. Ashleigh Plumptre and Christy Ucheibe join their teammates in the squad after playing pivotal roles in Nigeria’s tactical setup throughout the international season.
The IFFHS dream team also features prominent stars from across the continent to complete the elite roster. South Africa’s defensive pair Bambanani Mbane and Lebohang Ramalepe represent the Banyana Banyana, while Morocco contributes Ghizlane Chebbak—the 2025 CAF African Women’s Player of the Year—and Sanaâ Mssoudy. Prolific goalscorers Temwa Chawinga of Malawi and Zambia’s Barbra Banda round out the formidable lineup, reflecting the high competitive standard of African women’s football in 2025.
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