FIFA WWC: Halimatu Ayinde Named in SunSport, TheSun Team of the Tournament

FIFA WWC: Halimatu Ayinde Named in SunSport, TheSun Team of the Tournament

Halimatu Ayinde, a Super Falcons defensive midfielder, has been named to the SunSport and The Sun Tournament Team for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.FIFA WWC: Halimatu Ayinde Named in SunSport, TheSun Team of the Tournament

Super Falcons defensive midfielder Halimatu Ayinde has been named among the female footballers of SunSport and The Sun of London Team of the Tournament for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Ayinde was named alongside other international female football stars, like   One of my best football memories so far, especially facing a talented player like Lauren James, Hinata Miyazawa, Lauren Hemp, Aitana Bonmati, Keir Walsh, Olga Carmona, Millie Bright,Amanda Illestedt, Ona Battle, and Mary Alexander Earps.

Extolling Halimatu Ayinde’s midfield qualities, the tabloids said;

Ayinde did a solid job in marking Lauren James during Nigeria’s last-16 duel with England which the Super Falcons lost on penalties. The Chelsea starlets attacking efforts were neutralised at various points of the game due to tight marking by the defensive midfielder, Rosengard.”

In response to the two London-based newspapers’ recognition and honour, Halimatu Ayinde tweeted on her handle saying;:

It is an honour to be named on the @SunSport and @TheSun #FIFAWWC Team of the Tournament. One of my best football memories so far, especially facing a talented player like Lauren James! I’m humbled and grateful to my Super Falcons teammates. Your love and support are always appreciated, Nigeria. I am also grateful to my teammates. Your love and support are always appreciated.”

Halimatu Ayinde was one of the outstanding Super Falcons players at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

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Halimatu Ayinde and Rasheedat Ajibade missed the Super Falcons first match against Olympic Champions Canada due to CAF suspensions at the 2022 WAFCON in Morocco.

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