Rasheedat Ajibade wins Spanish Liga F Player of the Month for September

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria forward Rasheedat Ajibade has been named the Liga F Player of the Month for September 2024, following an outstanding performance for Atletico Madrid.

The Super Falcons captain had an impressive September, scoring five goals and providing two assists in just four league appearances. This remarkable form earned her the prestigious award.

Ajibade, now in her fifth season with Atletico Madrid after joining from Norwegian side Avaldnes, has been pivotal in the club’s push for the league title and a return to continental football.

Last season, she scored the decisive goal that secured their spot in the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) Qualifiers for this season.

As of now, Atletico Madrid sits in second place in Liga F, tied on 15 points with Real Madrid. They are three points ahead of reigning champions FC Barcelona, who have one match in hand.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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