Football · Super Falcons · No. 2
Rasheedat Ajibade
From selling zobo in Mushin to Super Falcons captain and WAFCON MVP.
- 2024WAFCON MVP
- CSuper Falcons captain
- 2WAFCON titles
- PSGClub, 2025
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Mushin
Rasheedat Busayo Ajibade was born in Lagos on 8 December 1999 and grew up in a crowded compound in Mushin, selling zobo, kunu and plantain with her mother. Her pace in street football took her to FC Robo, the club that also produced Oshoala. She was a star of the Flamingos and Falconets.
Club career
| Club | Years | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| FC Robo | 2013 to 2018 | Captain; 2017 league player of the season |
| Avaldsnes (Norway) | 2018 to 2020 | |
| Atlético Madrid | 2021 to 2025 | Copa de la Reina 2023 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2025 to date | Number 10 |
For Nigeria
Ajibade won African titles in 2018 and 2024. As captain at the 2024 WAFCON, played in Morocco in July 2025, she was named Most Valuable Player. She played at the 2019 and 2023 World Cups and the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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Quick answers
Rasheedat Ajibade: quick answers
Who is the Super Falcons captain?
Rasheedat Ajibade (checked September 2026).
Which club does Rasheedat Ajibade play for?
Paris Saint-Germain, since August 2025.