Liverpool Connect: 4-star Super Falcons forward reveals Wijnaldum inspiration behind goal celebration

Rinsola Babajide and Wijnaldum both played for Liverpool at some point in their career.

Liverpool Connect: 4-star Super Falcons forward reveals Wijnaldum inspiration behind goal celebration

Izuchukwu Akawor 07:38 - 25.03.2024

Super Falcons' Rinsola Babajide was the inspiration for her club UDCA Tenerife in the comprehensive win against Sevilla in Spain.

Nigeria's Rinsola Babajide played a starring role as UDG Tenerife thumped Sevilla 5-0 in Liga F on Sunday after scoring one thunderbolt goal and providing three assists.

Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that the Super Falcons star was in form at the weekend after taking her goal contributions to 10 in 21 matches for Tenerife this season.

The Super Falcons forward took to Instagram after the match to react to her impressive four-star display before explaining the Georginio Wijnaldum inspiration behind her eye-catching goal celebration.

"Well.. Today was funnn!!! Happy to contribute with a goal & 3 assists, great shift from the teammm," Super Falcons superstar Babajide wrote on her official Instagram page.

In a battle of Super Falcons, Rinsola Babajide scored 1 goal with three assists for Tenerife as they beat Sevilla 5-0 featuring Toni Payne.
In a battle of Super Falcons, Rinsola Babajide scored 1 goal with three assists for Tenerife as they beat Sevilla 5-0 featuring Toni Payne.

Wijnaldum Celebration a Hit for Babajide

The 25-year-old wheeled away after her stunning strike against the helpless Sevilla goalkeeper and stamped her feet on the ground before non-challantly spreading her hands, recreating Wijnaldum's trademark pose.

"Celee inspired by @gwijnaldum, Glory to God always" Babajide added, referring to the Dutchman who now plays in the Saudi Pro League for Al-Ettifaq.

Rinsola Babajide unleashes the thunderbolt against Sevilla.
Rinsola Babajide unleashes the thunderbolt against Sevilla. (Photo Credit: Tenerife/X)

Babajide Shines with Goal and Three Assists

Babajide's goal was the highlight of a superb all-round performance from the Nigerian international.

Her three assists also proved crucial as Tenerife ran riot against Sevilla, taking her tally to seven assists in the Spanish women’s top division this season.

The emphatic victory maintains Tenerife's push for a top-half Liga F finish this season, with Babajide's red-hot form leading the charge.

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