Tag: Rasheedat Ajibade
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Ajibade scores, assists as Athletico edge Madrid
Nigeria Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade continued her fine form for her club, Athletico De Madrid femino, helping them to a slim over Real Madrid femino, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ajibade scored one and provided an assist to see her side edge the derby after final whistle 2-3 played at the Alfredo Di Stéfano on Saturday. Møller…
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Paris 2024: Ajibade wants Nigerians to believe in Super Falcons
Skipper Rasheedat Ajibade has called on Nigerians to have confidence in the ability of the Super Falcons to earn a ticket to the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France, as the team flies to South Africa on Sunday night for a flaming battle with the Banyana Banyana in Pretoria on Tuesday night. Ajibade’s strike from…
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Paris 2024 Olympics: “We want to be there in Paris” – Rasheedat Ajibade
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has revealed that the objective of the team remains the same right from the beginning of the qualifiers as they look to book a Paris 2024 Olympics women football ticket, Nigeriasoccernet.com report. “From the time we played Ethiopia, we have been committed to seeing these qualification series through. Our objective…
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Olympic Qualifier: Super Falcons’ Camp increases to 19 as Ifeoma and four others fly in
Five fresh faces bolster the Super Falcons’ squad as they gear up for the Olympic Games qualifier clash against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Halimat Ayinde, Michelle Alozie, Nicole Payne, and Rinsola Babajide join the Abuja camp, elevating the player count to 18 late yesterday (Tuesday) while UC Berkeley forward, Ifeoma Onumonu was announced…
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Super Falcons’ squad grows as players arrive for Olympic Qualifier
The Super Falcons camp sees an influx of talent as Rasheedat Ajibade, Tochukwu Oluehi, and Jumoke Alani join ahead of the crucial 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against South Africa, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Anticipation builds as more players are expected to bolster the squad on Monday. Shukurat Oladipo, Chidinma Okeke, and Gift Monday are among those set…
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Rasheedat Ajibade’s goal seal nervy win for Atlético de Madrid Femeni against Valencia
Raheedat Ajibade’s goal in the final stretch of the first half game between Atlético de Madrid Femeni and Valencia gave the team three all three points yesterday, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Arturo Ruíz led the team in the opening game, setting up the fight against Valencia. Both teams were testing one another in the early phases of…
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Paris 2024: Operation Bang Banyana in full swing as Ajibade, others fly into Abuja
Captain and chief motivator Rasheedat Ajibade will be among the early birds as the camp of Nigeria’s Super Falcons opens on Sunday for the African final qualifying fixture for this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament against the Banyana Banyana of South Africa, Nigeriasoccernet.com confirmed. The two teams, arguably the best women football squads on the…
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Rasheedat Ajibade grateful after winning POTM award
Nigeria Super Falcons forward, Rasheedat Ajibade has emerged the Athletico De Madrid Femenino’s layer of the month for the month of February, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ajibade received the JugadoraCincoEstrellas award from Futbol Mahou for February. Ajibade expressed delight over the award, thanking the fans and teammates for their invaluable support while speaking her club’s media “I…
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Rasheedat Ajibade confident Super Falcons will overcome Cameroon in Abuja
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade is confident Nigeria’s Super Falcons will overcome the challenge of Cameroon and reach the final round of the African qualifying series for this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France. Ajibade, who scored the lone Nigeria goal that threw Cameroon’s Lionesses out of the Women Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco 19…
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Paris 2024: Nigeria’s Falcons, Cameroon’s Lionesses boast ahead of titanic battle in Abuja
Head Coach Randy Waldrum and Captain Rasheedat Ajibade are confident Nigeria’s Super Falcons will overcome the challenge of Cameroon and reach the final round of the African qualifying series for this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France. Waldrum led his ladies to a scoreless draw in the first leg in Douala on Friday, with…
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Paris 2024: Ajibade, Nnadozie, Oshoala, Okoronkwo, 17 others to battle Cameroon
Nigeria have called up 21 players, among them captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, five-time African Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala and free-scoring forward Esther Okoronkwo for next week’s 2024 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament qualifying fixture against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. This fixture is the third round of the African qualifying series, and…
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Rasheedat Ajibade scores, bags MOTM in Athletico De Madrid Femenino’s draw
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Nigeria Super Falcons forward, Rasheedat Ajibade stood out at the weekend as she scored in her side, Athletico De Madrid Femenino’s draw away at Levante Las Planas in the Spanish La Liga F, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Falcons captain scored in the 32nd minute of the game to give the Madrid the lead. Ajibade controlled…
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NPFL TRANSFERS: Abia Warriors Complete the Acquisition of Four Players
Although the date for the commencement of the 2022/2023 Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) season has not be announced, Abia Warriors continue its preparations for the upcoming season. The club under coach Imama Amapakabo had a campaign to forget in the 2021/2022 season as the team failed to live up to expectations, finishing two points off…
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NPFL TRANSFERS: Stanley Nwabili switches Kastina United for Chippa United
The Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) transfer window might be shutdown but that doesn’t stop the stars of the league from seeking greener pastures abroad. The latest player to move is Stanley Nwabili who represented Katsina United last season. His agent Mohammed Lawal on Thursday morning confirmed that his client has secured a move to Chippa…
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NPFL TRANSFERS: Enyimba International midfield maestro moves to Saudi Arabia
Former Nigeria Professional Football League Champions, Enyimba International will be without one of their midfielders Cyril Olisema when the 2022/2023 season gets underway. The influential midfielder was one of the key players for the People Elephants last season and he has decided to move abroad to continue his career. Saudi Arabia Pro LeagueLeagueAl Kawkab has…
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Rivers United sign Ghanain Goalkeeper from Enugu Rangers
Former Ghana U20 goalkeeper Mutawakilu Seidu has completed a transfer move to Nigeria champions Rivers United on a permanent deal. The 27-year-old shot stopper sealed his transfer from Enugu Rangers FC to Rivers on Tuesday after putting pen to paper on a two-year contract. Seidu has been in superb form in the Nigerian Professional Football…
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Ezekiel Tamara departs Kano Pillars
Kano Pillars midfielder Ezekiel Tamara who has announce his departure from the team. “For all the support and love from everyone in the team and Kano State at large, to the coaches and backroom staff, I appreciate you all. “I’m so happy to have played for Kano Pillars, a household name in Nigerian football. It…
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Former Remo Stars coach set to take reigns at Shooting Stars
Ahead of the 2022/2023 Nigeria Professional Football League season, Shooting Stars of Ibadan have swung into action in order to avoid the unimpressive performance that happened last season. The management of the team has concluded an arrangement to unveil a new coach for the team. Former coach Edith Agoye last week tendered his resignation letter…
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EXCLUSIVE: Ghanaian Left Back set to join NPFL Champions Rivers United
Champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL), Rivers United are looking to add a new player to their ranks. Ghanaian left back Emmanuel Ampiah will join champions Rivers Utd from Enyimba. Agreement reached with final details left to complete the deal bar any hijack. Emmanuel Ampiah started with King Faisal FC and Elmina Sharks in…
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BREAKING: Aniekeme Okon signs for Remo Stars
Former Akwa United forward Aniekeme Okon has completed a permanent move to Remo Stars from FC ONE Rockets on a two year deal. This comes after the 23-year old completed his loan spell at Kano Pillars FC. Aniekeme Okon has just touched down in Ikenne for his medicals and other formalities. Aniekeme Okon reepresented Nigeria…