Olympic Qualifier: Eguavoen speaks on Ajibade’s injury, hails Okpe after big win
The immediate concern after the final whistle was the condition of Ajibade, with interim coach Augustine Eguavoen confirming that the medical team would conduct further examinations before providing an official update on the Captain’s injury The post Olympic Qualifier: Eguavoen speaks on Ajibade’s injury, hails Okpe after big win appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Super Falcons' coach Austin Eguavoen revealed that captain Rasheedat Ajibade was taken to the hospital after suffering an injury during the team's 5-0 win over Comoros on Tuesday. Nigeria secured a 7-0 aggregate victory against Comoros, advancing to the third round of the 2028 Olympic women's football qualifiers against Morocco's Atlas Lionesses.
The second leg match, played at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, ended with a 5-0 win for Nigeria. Tons Payne and Uchenna Kanu scored twice each, while Christy Ucheibe added a penalty. The Super Falcons' strong performance was affected by Ajibade's injury, which occurred in the 23rd minute when she collided with a Comoros defender and had to be stretchered off.
Eguavoen confirmed that Ajibade would undergo an MRI to assess the severity of the injury, and the team will receive further updates once they return to the hotel.
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