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Ajibade praises Super Falcons Teammates.
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The Super Falcons captain’s injury is a Major Blow For PSG Women.
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Ajibade has scored 23 goals in 53 Appearances for Nigeria.
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The Super Falcons defeated Comoros 7-0 on Aggregate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Qualifiers
October 15, (THEWILL) – Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has opened up on the injury she sustained in Nigeria’s 5-0 win over Comoros in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics qualifiers on Tuesday.
The Super Falcons defeated Comoros 7-0 on aggregate to set up a third-round clash with Morocco.
Ajibade led the team out for the encounter, but she was forced off due to an ankle injury in the 23rd minute after a collision with a Comoros player. She was replaced by Folashade Ijamilusi.
Reports emanated from social media on Friday that Ajibade could be set for a spell on the sidelines.
The PSG women’s team attacker has taken to social media to provide an update about the injury, while expressing pride in representing Nigeria.
She wrote on X: “Another international break has come to an end, and I’m grateful,” she wrote.
“It is an honour to lead this group of women. I am proud of how our team began its road to the Olympics, and of the unity, discipline and fight each player brought to the national team.
“I also want to address the incident that happened to me during the second leg against Comoros. Scans and medical consultations are ongoing, and more updates will be shared when available.
The 26-year-old expressed gratitude to the fans for their support and prayers while assuring them that she is in high spirits ahead of the scan.
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“At the moment, I’m doing okay, and my spirits are high.
“To everyone who reached out with messages, prayers and kind words, thank you from the bottom of my heart. To my teammates, family, technical and medical staff, and our fans, I felt every bit of your love and support.
“For now, my focus is on recovery and returning stronger for club and country.”
Ajibade has been a key player for the Super Falcons since making her debut for the team in 2018 at the 2018 WAFU Cup.
She has scored 23 goals in 53 appearances for the Super Falcons, and she has represented Nigeria at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The Super Falcons Captain has scored four goals in seven appearances for PSG Women this season, two in the Première Ligue, and two in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Ajibade’s injury is a major blow for PSG Women due to her importance to the team.
