By Dayo Awoniyi
Nigeria captain Rasheedat Ajibade is reportedly on the verge of completing a move to Paris Saint-Germain Féminine, in what could be one of the standout transfers of the summer in African women’s football.
According to French outlet IRP_Paris, PSG have reached a full agreement with the 25-year-old forward, who recently led Nigeria to a historic Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title and won the Player of the Tournament after scooping four Player of the Match awards in Morocco.
Ajibade, known for her trademark blue hair and blistering pace, is set to join the French giants as a free agent following the expiration of her contract with Atlético Madrid in July.
She joined the Spanish side in 2021 and quickly established herself as one of Europe’s most dynamic and versatile attackers, delivering key performances in both domestic competitions and the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Her anticipated arrival in Paris could also see her reunite with fellow Nigerian international Jennifer Echegini, potentially forming a potent attacking partnership as PSG push for dominance in both Division 1 Féminine and Europe.
The deal is expected to be finalized in the coming days, ushering in a new chapter for Ajibade and reinforcing PSG’s ambition to strengthen their squad with proven international talent.
If confirmed, Ajibade would join a growing list of elite African players making their mark in the French top flight.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
