By Ayomide Otitoju
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has completed a move to French giants Paris Saint-Germain Féminines, signing a contract that runs until June 30, 2027.
PSG confirmed the signing on Tuesday, describing the 25-year-old forward as a major addition to the squad. Ajibade will link up with fellow Nigerian international Jennifer Echegini in Paris.
“Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce the arrival of Nigerian striker Rasheedat Busayo Ajibade,” the club said in a statement.
Nicknamed “Mummy G.O.,” Ajibade expressed excitement at the transfer, calling it a defining moment in her career.
“I’m deeply honoured to be joining Paris Saint-Germain, a top-drawer club in Europe,” she told the club’s website. “This is a major step for me, and I’m committed to giving my all to help PSG win titles and inspire young footballers, in Nigeria and beyond.”
Ajibade joins from Atlético Madrid Femenino, where she spent four and a half seasons after signing from Norwegian side Avaldsnes IL in 2021. She scored 40 goals in 139 appearances for Atlético, winning the 2021 Spanish Super Cup and the 2023 Copa de la Reina. In the 2024/25 season, she netted eight goals and provided three assists in 25 matches.
Her move comes just weeks after captaining Nigeria to a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco. Ajibade was named Player of the Tournament, adding to her 2018 WAFCON triumph.
Born on December 8, 1999, in Mushin, Lagos, Ajibade has been a key figure for Nigeria on the international stage. She featured at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, where the Super Falcons reached the round of 16, and also represented Nigeria at the women’s football tournament of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The forward, who began her career at FC Robo Queens in Lagos, is now set to embark on a new chapter in France, where she hopes to further cement her legacy in women’s football.
