Rasheedat Ajibade: Super Falcons captain leads Atletico Madrid to Kansas

There is news about Super Falcons of Nigeria captain Rasheedat Ajibade.

Ajibade is trending on her return to Primera División de la Liga de Fútbol Femenino side Atletico Madrid.

Ajibade is back with Atletico Madrid after her exploits at the 2024 Paris Olympics in France.

She was captain of the team as they failed to progress from a difficult group.

Ajibade after two losses against Brazil and world champions Spain vowed the Super Falcons would take their chances in the last group.

However, they were unable to as the Nadeshiko of Japan went on to rout the Super Falcons

She has now rejoined the team as they step up their pre-season preparations.

Atletico Madrid posted photos of Ajibade leading the team to the airport and then their arrival in the United States of America.

Ajibade and Atletico Madrid arrived in Kansas City for their first stop in America.

She is expected to feature when Atletico Madrid takes on Kobe Leonessa of Japan on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

Ajibade in the final game of last season scored the only goal of the game as Atletico Madrid made history against Villareal.

The goal by Ajibade assisted Atletico Madrid in earning a spot in the upcoming UEFA Women's Champions League.

They will participate in the premier continental competition for the sixth time in this manner.

The red and white squad has managed to secure a spot among the top three teams with 61 points, despite missing out on European participation for three seasons.

After their friendly in Kansas, they will start their Champions League qualification against Rosenborg on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.