Rasheedat Ajibade Awaits Medical Results After Injury Scare Against Comoros
By Saheed Afolabi
Nigeria skipper, Rasheedat Ajibade has assured fans that her spirits remain high as she undergoes scans and medical consultations following an ankle injury sustained during Nigeria’s second-leg clash against Comoros in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics qualifiers.
Ajibade expressed gratitude for the support she has received while confirming that further information about her injury would be made available when the ongoing medical assessments are completed.
“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.
“At the moment, I’m doing okay and my spirits are high.”
The injury has raised concerns over the availability of the influential forward for club and country, although the extent of the damage and the expected recovery period remain unclear.
Ajibade, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, also thanked her teammates, family, technical and medical staff, as well as supporters who reached out to her following the incident.
“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,” she added.
“For now, my focus is on recovery and returning stronger for club and country.”
The Super Falcons began their campaign for a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on a winning noted with a two-legged aggregate 7-0 win against Comoros, as Nigeria seek to qualify for the women’s football event at the Olympic Games.
Ajibade’s injury update will be closely followed by the Super Falcons and her club, with further details expected once the medical assessments establish the severity of the injury.
