By Daily Sports Nigeria on July 31, 2023

Rasheedat Ajibade, a talented Nigerian footballer, was born on December 8, 1999, in Kaduna State, Nigeria. She grew up in Kaduna and began showcasing her football talent from a young age.

Her club career started in 2013 when she joined FC Robo in the Nigeria Women Premier League. She gained recognition as one of the league’s top young talents and won the Nigeria women’s football freestyle tournament twice in a row in 2018. Ajibade captained FC Robo during the 2017 Nigeria Women’s Premier League season and played a crucial role in her team’s victories.

In December 2018, she signed a two-year contract with Avaldsnes IL in Norway. Later, in January 2021, she made a significant move to Atletico Madrid’s women’s team in Spain, and her contract was extended for three more years until 2025 in January 2022.

On the international stage, Ajibade represented Nigeria in the U17 and U20 levels. She captained Nigeria’s U17 team in the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Additionally, she played a vital role in Nigeria’s qualification for the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

Throughout her career, Ajibade has achieved numerous individual and team awards and accolades. She was named the WAFU Women’s Cup Second Top Scorer and won the Nigeria Football Federation Young Player of the Year award in 2018. She was also the joint-top scorer in the Nigeria Women Premier League in the same year.

Ajibade’s net worth is estimated to be around US $5 million, primarily earned through her football career and her Yeezy sneakers business. As a player for Atletico Madrid Femenino, she reportedly earns €578,500 annually.

At the time of writing, Ajibade is not married and is known to follow the Muslim faith. She is an active presence on social media, with verified accounts on Instagram and Twitter, where she engages with her fans and followers.\

Ajibade’s dedication to her football career has made her a mentor to many aspiring young girls in Nigeria and across Africa. As of the latest information, she is part of Nigeria’s Super Falcons squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand, where she is set to showcase her skills on the international stage.

Source Opera News

Posted July 31, 2023

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