Super Falcons star Rinsola Babajide makes debut for AS Roma

Super Falcons of Nigeria sensation Omorinsola Babajide has finally made her debut for AS Roma Femminile.

The 27-year-old forward will continue her football journey this season with one of Italy's prominent women's clubs.

Babajide joined AS Roma of Italy from Costa Adeje Tenerife after a successful stint in Spain.

She made her AS Roma debut against Ternana in a Serie A Cup fixture ahead of the start of the new season.

The Nigerian forward was on the bench and watched as a brace from Alayah Pilgrim and a goal by Alice Corelli gave AS Roma a 3-1 lead at the halftime break.

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Annalena Rieke added a fourth for AS Roma in the 57th minute of the second half to take control of the game.

Babajide was introduced in the 75th minute, substituting for Corelli, as AS Roma went on to secure a 4-2 victory and advance to the next round.

She took to social media to celebrate her debut playing for 15 minute in a win wearing their away kit.

The former Liverpool forward who was born in England but opted to switch Nigeria has now featured in the WSL, Spain and now Italy.

Babajide aims to make a mark at AS Roma after helping Nigeria to a 3-2 comeback victory against Morocco in the 2025 WAFCON final to earn a gold medal.