Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has said she has successfully undergone surgery on the fractured fibula she suffered in Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic qualifier against Comoros, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward confirmed the news in an Instagram post on Saturday, thanking supporters for their love, prayers and support since the injury.
“Surgery done. Recovery mode on. Thank you all for the love and prayers. Back soon for His greater glory,” the 26-year-old wrote.
Ajibade was hurt in Nigeria’s 5-0 win over Comoros in the second leg of the second-round qualifier at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, Ogun State. She started the game but was forced off after a collision with a Comoros defender and was stretchered away before being replaced by Folashade Ijamilusi.
Nigeria still won comfortably, with Uchenna Kanu and Toni Payne scoring twice each and Christy Ucheibe adding a penalty. The result gave the ten-time African
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