As the reigning Olympic champions, Canada comes into action against the most successful African team that has never missed any of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, we take a look at some of the players to watch out for from both sides. Despite being the lowest-ranked team in Group B, the Super Falcons will beContinue reading “FIFAWWC: Nigeria vs Canada players to watch”
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FIFAWWC: Nigeria duo to miss opening clash vs Canada
Nigeria international duo of Rasheedat Ajibade and Halimat Ayinde will miss Super Falcons’ 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Group B opening clash against Olympic champions Canada on Friday. The Super Falcons and Canada will face off at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium at 3:30 am Nigeria time. Having bagged nine goals and one assist in LigaContinue reading “FIFAWWC: Nigeria duo to miss opening clash vs Canada”
Impressive Ajibade secures Copa de la Reina quarter-final for Atletico Madrid
Nigeria international forward Rasheedat Ajibade was the Queen of the pitch for Atletico de Madrid Femenino on Wednesday evening as they booked a spot in the quarter-final of the Copa De La Reina. The Copel De La Reina is an annual women’s version of the men’s Copa Del Rey. The Super Falcons star registered aContinue reading “Impressive Ajibade secures Copa de la Reina quarter-final for Atletico Madrid”
Ajibade, two others join FIFPRO Global Player Council
The International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO) has added Super Falcons forward, Rasheedat Ajibade to its Global Player Council. FIFPRO announced Ajibade’s appointment alongside two other players – Enez Mango (Farul Constanta/Kenya) and Marshall Munetsi (Reims/Zimbabwe) – on its Twitter page on Wednesday. According to FIFPro, the council is made up of members with demonstratedContinue reading “Ajibade, two others join FIFPRO Global Player Council”
Ajibade hits double, sink Toni Payne’s Sevilla
In the battle of the sisterhood, two Super Falcons players faced off in the Primera Iberdrola match day on Sunday as Rasheedat Ajibade’s Atlético thrashed Toni Payne’s Sevilla 5-0 at the Estadio Wanda Atlético de Madrid Alcalá de Henares . Banini opened the scoring in the 20th minute before Bárbara doubled the lead six minutes later.Continue reading “Ajibade hits double, sink Toni Payne’s Sevilla”
Ajibade hits brace against Rita Chikwelu’s Madrid CFF
In her first match since getting red card, Ajibade resume with two goals in Atlético Madrid 3-2 win against Madrid CFF. The Nigerian international opened the scoring just seven minutes into the game after taking advantage of a good filtered pass from Amanda, before doubling her tally at the stroke of halftime by taking advantageContinue reading “Ajibade hits brace against Rita Chikwelu’s Madrid CFF”
Rasheedat Ajibade extends Atlético de Madrid contract to 2025
Nigerian international striker Rasheedat Ajibade has signed a contract extension that will see her stay in Atlético de Madrid until 2025. The 22-year-old is part of the squad that won Spanish Super Cup with Atlético de Madrid last season and has scored five league goals this season. Ajibade joined the Rojiblancas in January 2021 fromContinue reading “Rasheedat Ajibade extends Atlético de Madrid contract to 2025”
Ajibade sees red as Atlético de Madrid comes from behind to beat Sporting de Hueva
Atlético de Madrid femenino came from behind to beat Sporting de Hueva 3-2 in what is the first home game of 2022, on Sunday at the Wanda Alcalá de Henares Sports Center. Super Falcons forward, Rasheedat Ajibade saw red card after two bookable offense in the space of two minutes (63, 65) while her sideContinue reading “Ajibade sees red as Atlético de Madrid comes from behind to beat Sporting de Hueva”
Ajibade hits brace to open 2022 goal account as Atléti demolish Villarreal
Nigeria international and Atlético de Madrid forward, Rasheedat Ajibade scored brace in her side 5-0 victory against newly promoted Villareal CF on Wednesday at the Villarreal Sports City. Castellanos opened the scoring in the 24th minute before Tounkara doubled the lead with a beautiful header on the 31 minutes. In the final stretch of theContinue reading “Ajibade hits brace to open 2022 goal account as Atléti demolish Villarreal”
Nigerians in action: Oparanozie, Ebi, Ajibade, others shine across leagues in Europe
The Parisians traveled to Dijon for the matchday seven of the D1 Arkéma on Sunday where they won 0-3. Dijon captain and Nigerian forward, Oparanozie played 86 minutes while Esther Sunday was brought in for the last part of the game. Oparanozie was found threatening on the counter attack in the Parisian camp so manyContinue reading “Nigerians in action: Oparanozie, Ebi, Ajibade, others shine across leagues in Europe”
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