Super Falcons' Rasheedat Ajibade Injured in Qualifier

Rasheedat Ajibade, the captain of the Super Falcons, sustained an injury during Nigeria's 5-0 victory over Comoros in the second leg of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifying series on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the first half at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, where Ajibade went down clutching her ankle and visibly in pain, prompting immediate medical attention.

She was carried off on a stretcher, replaced by Florence Ijamilusi. Despite Ajibade's departure, the Super Falcons maintained control of the match, ultimately winning 7-0 on aggregate to advance to the third round of the African qualifiers.

The nature and severity of Ajibade's injury were not confirmed at the time of reporting, raising concerns about her availability for the upcoming match against Morocco. The injury introduced uncertainty for the team as they prepare for a more demanding stage of the qualification campaign.