Rasheedat Ajibade provides an injury update after leaving Nigeria’s Olympic qualifier against Comoros, saying medical assessments are ongoing

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has reassured fans that she is in good spirits following an ankle injury she sustained during Nigeria’s second-leg encounter against Comoros in the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers.

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The 26-year-old forward was forced off in the 23rd minute after colliding with an opponent, prompting the introduction of Folashade Ijamilusi as her replacement.

Concerns have since emerged over the severity of the injury, with reports suggesting that the Paris Saint-Germain forward could require surgery and face an extended spell on the sidelines.

However, Ajibade has clarified that medical assessments are still ongoing, adding that further information would be shared when it becomes available.

In a message posted on X, the Super Falcons skipper thanked her teammates and supporters while reflecting on Nigeria’s start to the Olympic qualification campaign.

She described captaining the national team as an honour and praised the players for their unity, discipline and determination.

“It is an honour to lead this group of women. I am proud of how our team began its road to the Olympics, and of the unity, discipline and fight each player brought to the national team,” she wrote.

Addressing her injury, Ajibade said scans and medical consultations were continuing but assured fans that she was doing well emotionally.

“At the moment, I’m doing okay and my spirits are high,” she said.

The forward also expressed appreciation to her family, teammates, technical and medical staff, and fans for their prayers, messages and encouragement since the incident.

She said her immediate priority was to recover fully before returning to action for both club and country.

“For now, my focus is on recovery and returning stronger for club and country,” Ajibade added.

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The extent of the injury and the length of any potential absence remain unclear pending the outcome of the medical assessments.