Ajibade undergoes surgery on ankle injury

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade underwent surgery on Friday in France following an ankle injury sustained during a match in Nigeria's 2028 Olympic qualifying tournament. The incident occurred in Paris Saint-Germain's 5-0 victory over Comoros in the second leg at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Tuesday. The injury, which happened in the 23rd minute due to a collision with a Comoros player, was initially treated on the field before Ajibade was carried off on a stretcher and replaced by substitute Folashade Ijamilusi.

The 26-year-old is expected to undergo an operation by a PSG specialist surgeon, after which she will commence rehabilitation with the club's medical team. Initial reports from France suggested that the injury could sideline Ajibade for the remainder of 2026, but PSG has not provided a specific timeline for her return. The injury marks a setback for Ajibade, who recently made a strong impact in the UEFA Champions League and PSG's 3-1 win over Fleury in the Arkema Première Ligue.

She has scored four goals in total competitions and has netted in two successive club matches so far.