Robo Queens star, Shukurat Oladipo has joined Roma from the NWFL.
Nigerian defender Shukurat Oladipo has expressed her excitement after completing a move to Italian Femminile side AS Roma.
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The 20-year-old joined the Giallorossi from Nigeria Women's Football League (NWFL) side Robo Queens on a two-year contract.
What Shukura said
Oladipo, who plays as a centre-back, believes that the move to Italy will be a life-changing experience that will help her grow both as a person and a footballer.
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"I'm very happy; I feel so excited. It's a very big opportunity for me to join a very big team like AS Roma," Oladipo told the club's official website.
"Me coming to Italy and playing for AS Roma is a very big, life-changing experience for me. It will help my career grow and also help me grow as a person and a footballer," she added.
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Oladipo joined Roma after she made 178 appearances for Robo Queens.
Her impressive performances earned her international recognition, with two senior caps for Nigeria and an appearance in the U-20 World Cup.