Rasheedat Ajibade undergoes successful surgery
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has undergone successful surgery for a fractured fibula. The injury was sustained during Nigeria’s 5-0 victory over Comoros in the second leg of the 2028 Olympic qualifiers.
Ajibade confirmed the development on her Instagram page, sharing a photograph of herself in a hospital theatre after the operation. The Super Falcons went on to secure a 5-0 victory, advancing their campaign in the qualifiers for the 2028 Olympic Games.
The injury is a setback for the Super Falcons captain as she begins her recovery.
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