By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has successfully undergone surgery after sustaining an injury while representing Nigeria in their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying campaign, Prompt News Online reports.
The 26-year-old forward suffered the injury during the second leg of Nigeria’s second-round qualifying fixture against Comoros on Tuesday.
Following the successful procedure, Ajibade is set to begin her recovery, although the length of her absence and her expected return date have yet to be confirmed.
The Nigerian international announced the news in a post on her Instagram page, where she expressed appreciation to fans for their love, support and prayers throughout the ordeal.
“Surgery done. Recovery mode on. Thank you all for the love and prayers. Back soon for His greater glory,” she wrote.
While the successful surgery marks a positive step in her recovery, no official update has been provided on how long she will remain on the sidelines.
Ajibade’s focus will now be on rehabilitation as she works towards a return to action, with further details about her recovery timeline expected in due course.
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