The September Spanish Liga F Player of the Month award went to Atletico Madrid’s winger Rasheedat Ajibade, capping off an amazing run of play for the team.
The 24-year-old Nigerian wonder wowed everyone throughout the month, helping Atletico Madrid win four league games while dishing out two assists and five goals.
Her outstanding performances stunned rivals and cemented her place among the best players in the league.
Ajibade beat other top players to the award, edging out Barcelona’s Ewa Pajor, Real Madrid’s Caroline Weir, Levante Badalona’s María Llompart, and Athletic Club Femenino’s Nerea Nevado.
The former FC Robo player is currently the second-leading scorer in the Spanish Liga F, trailing only Pajor in the golden boot race.
Her consistency has once again earned her recognition, following a similar accolade earlier in March 2024, when she was named Atlético’s Player of the Month.
This latest accolade follows a strong 2023/2024 campaign for Ajibade, when she registered 10 goals and four assists in 30 matches to emerge as Atlético Madrid’s Player of the Season.
The Super Falcons skipper’s stellar form has been crucial to Atletico Madrid’s success this season, with the club currently third in the table behind Barcelona and Real Madrid.
The former FC Robo star’s recognition comes just months after she led Nigeria to qualify for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament for the first time in 16 years.
Her rise to prominence in Spanish football has been meteoric since joining Atletico Madrid in 2021. She has quickly established herself as a key player for the club, consistently delivering top-draw performances.
The latest award is a testament to her continual growth and impact on the pitch, further cementing her status as one of Nigeria’s brightest football stars on the international stage.
