Super Falcons striker Rasheedat Ajibade scored the crucial goal that secured Atletico Madrid a 1-0 victory over Villarreal.
The victory confirmed Atlético’s place in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Ajibade’s decisive goal came just 15 minutes before the final whistle, ensuring his team ended the season on a high note.
Nigeria and Atlético de Madrid forward, Rasheedat Ajibade. Photo | IG (female athlete)
The attacker has played a decisive role throughout the campaign, contributing 10 goals and six assists in 30 league games.
With this victory, Atlético de Madrid achieved third place in the league standings, finishing ahead of Levante and securing their place in Europe’s main club competition.
After this successful campaign, Ajibade is now preparing for the 2024 Olympics with the Super Falcons.
Nigeria is in Group C, where they will compete against formidable teams from Spain, Brazil and Japan.
The women’s football tournament begins on July 25, one day before the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, and will culminate with the final in Paris on August 10.
To advance to the quarterfinals it is necessary to finish among the first two in the group or be one of the two best third-place finishers.
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