June 04, (THEWILL) – More than 100 delegates including current and former players, unions, and stakeholders, gathered at FIFPRO House in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, for the Women’s Football Summit.
The summit, held ahead of the UEFA Women’s Champions League final, provided an opportunity for players, member unions, and stakeholders to discuss international issues in women’s football. Participants engaged in conversations about various topics concerning their profession, sharing best practices, and exploring potential collaborations to further develop the women’s game.
Rasheedat Ajibade, a prominent player from the Nigerian national team, the Super Falcons, expressed her enthusiasm for attending the summit and took to social media to celebrate the event. Ajibade shared pictures from the meeting on social media and expressed her motivation and inspiration, stating, “Feeling motivated and inspired to make a difference after attending this women football summit @fifpro.”
The player also spoke optimistically about the Super Falcons’ prospects in the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, scheduled to be held in Australia and New Zealand later this year. In an interview with the FIFPRO website, Ajibade highlighted the privilege of participating in such an environment, emphasising the value of learning, self-improvement, and building new connections.
As an influential figure for Atletico Madrid this season, Ajibade is expected to play a significant role for the Super Falcons in the forthcoming World Cup. Her active involvement in the Women’s Football Summit signifies the dedication and commitment of players like her towards advancing the status and development of women’s football on a global scale.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
