Superb Striker Rasheedat Ajibade Scores As Atletico Madrid Beat Sevilla to Start Season

• Rasheedat Ajibade was in action during Atletico Madrid’s 3-1 win over Sevilla in the Primera Liga
• Her compatriot Oyedupe starred for the visitors in the midfield as both impressed during the game
• It was Ajibade’s side that won the tie 3-1, with the Nigerian opening the scoring in the 33rd minute

Super Falcons striker Rasheedat Ajibade was on the scoresheet in Atletico Madrid’s 3-1 victory over Sevilla in the Primera División de la Liga de Fútbol Femenino.

The encounter featured two Nigerian stars as Ajibade featured for the hosts while Oyedupe Payne was in the lineup for Sevilla.

Ajibade led the attack Atleti, and Payne played in the central midfield for the visitors in the mouthwatering encounter.

It was Ajibade who opened the scoring for the hosts in the 33rd minute, but Sevilla drew level in the 55th minute courtesy of an Inma Gabarro strike.

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Ludmila then restored Atletico’s lead minutes later and then completed her brace in the 69th minute to give Atletico Madrid a two-goal lead.

Ajibade featured for 89 minutes for Atletico Madrid before she was substituted for Andrea Staskova, while Payne played the entirety of the game.

Both players are included in the Super Falcons of Nigeria team list for the international friendly against Japan in October, Pulse Sports reports.

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She confirmed that she penned the deal on Wednesday, August 10, and expressed delight that she will feature in the women's version of the Champions League with the club this season.

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The defender featured for the Super Falcons in Morocco's just concluded Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

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The Super Falcons striker had been out of action for some time, having suffered a knee injury while on international duty against South Africa at the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Although the knock did not require surgery, the 27-year-old was spotted wearing braces to support her legs for about two months.