Ajibade undergoes successful surgery after injury on international duty

Nigeria’s Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has undergone successful surgery after being injured in a match against Comoros. The injury occurred on Tuesday in the second leg of Nigeria’s second-round qualifying tie for the 2028 Olympic Games. The 26-year-old forward is expected to spend time on the sidelines, though her recovery timeline remains unclear. She announced the surgery on Instagram and thanked fans for their love, support and prayers.