Nigeria’s Super Falcons advance in the 2028 Olympic women’s football qualifiers after beating Comoros, but their progress is tempered by an ankle injury to team captain Rasheedat Ajibade. Reports say Ajibade is hurt during Nigeria’s second-leg match and is forced off early, with Folashade Ijamilusi replacing her.
Across outlets, the accounts focus on updates from the player and the team. The coach, Austin Eguavoen, says Ajibade is taken straight to hospital for assessment. Subsequent medical checks, including an MRI at a hospital, confirm an ankle fracture. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) also states that Ajibade is set to undergo surgery in Paris, reported as taking place on Friday.
Other coverage highlights Ajibade’s reassurance to fans after the Comoros clash, indicating that medical consultations continue. While the match result is described as emphatic, outlets converge on the injury being a key development following Nigeria’s win and qualification for the next round against Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses.
