Rinsola Babajide makes winning debut as AS Roma defeat Ternana in Serie A Cup

By Oluwadamilola Olaleye

Nigeria forward Rinsola Babajide began her AS Roma career on a positive note as the Italian champions defeated Ternana 4-2 in their opening fixture of the newly introduced Serie A Women’s Cup.

Babajide, who recently joined Roma on a free transfer from Spanish side UD Tenerife, was introduced in the 75th minute to warm applause from fans.

The winger showed flashes of her pace and attacking intent as Roma maintained control to seal victory.

The 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations winner will be hoping to establish herself as a key figure for Roma, who are targeting both domestic dominance and success in the expanded UEFA Women’s Champions League.

AS Roma will next face Kazakh side Aktobe in the Champions League preliminary round on Wednesday at the Stadion na Plynarne.

Babajide signed a two-year deal with the Giallorosse, keeping her at the club until 2027.