Select players from Nigeria’s Super Falcons paid a hospital visit to South Africa’s Gabriela Salgado, who suffered a serious injury during the match.
Salgado got injured during the tense semi-final clash against Nigeria at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
She is a key winger for Banyana Banyana.
She sustained a mid-shaft fracture to her left leg, an injury that has sidelined her for the remainder of the season.
Moved by the incident, a group of Super Falcons players, led by team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, visited Salgado at the Mohamed VI Hospital in Casablanca.
The delegation included standout players Michelle Alozie, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Ashleigh Plumptre, and Ifeoma Onumonu.
During the visit, the Nigerian team members presented Salgado with a signed Super Falcons jersey as a token of support and solidarity.
The gesture, following a hard-fought battle on the pitch, has been widely praised.
It is a testament to the spirit of unity and mutual respect that defines African women’s football.
Moments like this highlight the deeper values of the sport—empathy, resilience, and mutual respect.
