Rasheedat Ajibade targets Paris 2024 Olympics Games place with Nigeria

By Saheed Afolabi

Nigeria midfielder, Rasheedat Ajibade has set her sights on a place in the 2024 Olympics.

The Super Falcons playmaker says the team will be at their best against the Ethiopians and Nigerians should expect the best of the players.

The Athletico Madrid player urged the fans to troop into the stadium and give provide the necessary support to reach the Olympics which have eluded the team for 15 years.

Ajibade reminded Nigerians that there are no pushovers again in football but Nigeria is blessed with the qualities and players to reach the mundial.

“We are ready to give our best against Ethiopia on Tuesday and make sure that we move to the next level, and of course Nigerians should expect the best,” Ajibade was quoted by The Tribune.

“They should come as they always do and pray for us, and we will make them proud as always. We all want to play in the Olympics, and this will be my first time if we qualify.

“But Nigerians should also remember that this is football, and there are no more minnows in football.

“There are no pushovers anymore in football. Looking at Nigeria, we have the quality, we have the players, we have the talents individually and collectively.”

The nine-time Africa champions have been to the Olympics thrice in their history as they seek to break the 15 years appearance at the historic tournament.