Rasheedat Ajibade: Super Falcons’ Star Opens Up on Humble Beginnings at MFM Before Stardom
- Rasheedat Ajibade led Nigeria to their 10th Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco, where she was named the Most Valuable Player
- The Super Falcons' captain shared during a testimony at MFM’s ‘Power Must Change Hands’ programme upon her return to the country
- Ajibade discussed her journey from humble beginnings to continental stardom, disclosing her resilience and determination
Super Falcons' captain Rasheedat Ajibade has opened up on life at the Mountain of Fire Miracle Ministry (MFM) Prayer City, narrating how she became a renowned professional footballer.
The 26-year-old led the Nigerian women's national football team to an unprecedented 10th WAFCON title at the just-concluded tournament in Morocco.
The West African's had to do it the hard way, coming from two goals down to defeat the host nation 3-2 in a pulsating final.
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She returned to the prayer ground days after they returned to the country, following a lavish reception from President Bola Tinubu.
All players in the squad were gifted the sum of $100,000 each, a house and the national honour - Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).
Ajibade testified that she once sold olive oil and refreshment drinks like kunu and zobo during deliverance programmes at the church, per Daniel Olukoya.
She discussed her humble beginnings, selling items on MFM church grounds before rising to football stardom.
Ajibade said via Cable:
"I was once one of those young girls out there hawking olive oil, kunu, and zobo drinks in most of the deliverance programmes, but today, I give glory to God.
Ajibade added that her mother raised her as a member of MFM, adding that the church “is the only place that I know” when in difficult situations.
"I want to thank my mother for bringing us up in this church. We were taught welfare, the Word and how to worship
"I want to give glory to God because the journey to this point has never been easy.
"When I was in my club, this last season has been very difficult. It was a very difficult season for me.
"During May’s ‘Power Must Change Hands’, I was here quickly for a deliverance programme and also joined the ‘Power Must Change Hands’ programme. Then I went back to my club to round up for the season.
"It was really tough, I was going through injuries. I was going through pain and so many sorts of things. But I just came here quickly because this is the only place that I know.”
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Nigerian journalist Akikunmi Durojaiye lauded Ajibade, saying she is now more than a role model. He told Legit.ng:
"What a fantastic captain Rasheedat Ajibade is? She is now more than a role model. She had an amazing tournament in Morocco, and she deserves all that she is getting."
MTN rewards Super Falcons
Legit.ng earlier reported that Nigerians have expressed their feelings after telecommunication giant MTN donated a huge sum of money to the victorious Super Falcons in Lagos.
Telco company MTN have joined the list of brands making donations to the Super Falcons stars after the team won their 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Source: Legit.ng
