Ajibade Focuses on Recovery Following Comoros Clash.
Ajibade Focuses on Recovery Following Comoros Clash.
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade says she is “doing okay” after an incident during the second leg of Nigeria’s match against Comoros, while scans and medical consultations continue.
Ajibade shared the update on her X account on Thursday, following the end of the latest international break. She thanked her teammates, family, the coaching and medical staff, and supporters for their concern and encouragement.
“Scans and medical consultations are ongoing, and more updates will be shared when available. At the moment, I am doing okay, and my spirits are high,” she said.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward did not provide details about the nature or severity of the injury. She said further information would be released as it becomes available, while making recovery her immediate priority.
“For now, my focus is on recovery and returning stronger for club and country,” Ajibade added.
The captain also praised the Super Falcons’ performance and said she was proud of the team’s start to its campaign towards the Olympics. She highlighted the unity, discipline and determination shown by the players, describing it as an honour to lead the national side.
“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,” she said.
Ajibade expressed gratitude to those who contacted her after the incident, including people who sent messages, prayers and words of support. She said she had felt the encouragement of her teammates, family, staff and fans.
“To everyone who reached out with messages, prayers and kind words, thank you from the bottom of my heart,” she said. “To my teammates, family, our technical and medical staff, and our fans: I felt every bit of your love and support.”
She ended her message by thanking her supporters and wishing them well.
The injury had raised concern among fans following the Comoros fixture, with the captain’s condition drawing attention as Nigeria began its Olympic campaign. Ajibade is a key player for both club and country, and her availability will be closely watched as medical assessments continue.
The Super Falcons are seeking to build momentum on their path to the Olympics. Ajibade’s update offered some reassurance, although no timeline for her return has been announced. Further details are expected after her ongoing scans and consultations are completed.
