Today was an exciting day as our crew met with a super Falcon Nigerian female footballer Rasheedat Ajibade. who plays her football as a forward for Spanish Liga F club Atlético Madrid and the Nigeria women’s national team (Super Falcons).
The occasion was a courtesy visit to the President General of Nigerian football Supporters Club, Dr. Rafiu Oladipo at his office in Lagos. The Falcons lost to England at the on going female World cup taking place in Australia/New Zealand. The visit had her management team, and Mr Effiong Nyong, the CEO of Sports Entertainment Nigeira Limited, a former sportsman and media executive.
Dr. Rafiu Oladipo showered her with praises on her composure and style of play, and the manner at with she was going about the games. He said he was so excited to see the young girl grow up to become a world class player, and also gave her kudos on the team’s performance during at the competition. He encouraged the girl to keep up the good work, and also sent words to her fellow Falcons that they did well, despite their ouster.
Mr Effiong Nyong in his words, thanked the e girls for putting a sterling show and a solid spirit of sportsmanship despite the politics happening around the Nigeria football federation. the country, and also encouraged the girls to keep pushing and making Nigerians proud.
Ajibade addressed the issue of why Falcons didn’t return to Nigeria as full squard. This was as a result of the resumption Club football accross the world.
All the players had to return to their clubsides, or their resumption time was on, and as such, they all had to go their separate ways. That it was not intentional, Hoping the system in the country will be conducive enough to give hope to other young players.
This was a worthy outing. We wish the Super Falcons more success in the years to come
