Rasheedat Ajibade: Super Falcons star shines for Atletico Madrid against Liverpool

Ajibade featured for all 90 minutes as Atletico Madrid proved superior to a Liverpool side styled in Super Eagles themed jerseys. Image Credit - Liverpool/Atletico Madrid on X and screenshoot Alexandre Chac

Rasheedat Ajibade: Super Falcons star shines for Atletico Madrid against Liverpool

Tosin Abayomi 23:00 - 31.08.2023

Super Falcons star Rasheedat Ajibade shines for Atletico Madrid against 'Super Eagles' styled Liverpool.

Super Falcons of Nigeria star Rasheedat Ajibade is back on the social media trends once again.

Ajibade returned to action for Atletico Madrid in their final pre-season fixture.

Rasheedat Ajibade shines for Atletico Madrid against 'Super Eagles' styled Liverpool

The Super Falcons star was in action for Atletico Madrid as they took on Liverpool in a French Women's Cup fixture played on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

The 23-year-old Ajibade retained her spot in the starting lineup for the pre-season tournament in Colomiers.

Ainhoa Moraza put Atletico Madrid in front but Missy Bo Kearns scored from the penalty spot late to level the game going to the halftime break.

Ajibade started the semifinal game on the bench at the Wanda Sports Center in Alcalá de Henares for the game against River Plate. Image Credit Twitter/Atletico Madrid
Ajibade started the semifinal game on the bench at the Wanda Sports Center in Alcalá de Henares for the game against River Plate. Image Credit Twitter/Atletico Madrid

In the 51st minute, Ajibade was again the facilitator as her shot was converted by Marta Cardona.

It turned out to be the winner as Atletico Madrid wrapped up their pre-season campaign.

Ajibade returned to action for Atletico Madrid in their final pre-season fixture. X/Atletico Madrid
Ajibade returned to action for Atletico Madrid in their final pre-season fixture. X/Atletico Madrid

Ajibade featured for all 90 minutes as Atletico Madrid proved superior to a Liverpool side styled in Super Eagles themed jerseys.

Rasheedat Ajibade at Atletico Madrid

In the 51st minute, Ajibade was again the facilitator as her shot was converted by Marta Cardona. Image Credit - X/Atletico Madrid
In the 51st minute, Ajibade was again the facilitator as her shot was converted by Marta Cardona. Image Credit - X/Atletico Madrid

Ajibade's showing at the Stade Michel Bendichou comes after she propelled Atletico Madrid to the Women's Cup in Spain.

The Super Falcons star provided the assist as Barcelona defeated AC Milan at the Wanda Sports Center in Alcalá de Henares

Ajibade has been in fine form after playing a crucial role as the Super Falcons were rated 10th out of 32 teams in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Ajibade converted her penalty as the Super Falcons lost the shoot-out to the Lioness of England in the round of 16. (Image Credit Instagram/Ajibade)
Ajibade converted her penalty as the Super Falcons lost the shoot-out to the Lioness of England in the round of 16. (Image Credit Instagram/Ajibade)

Upon her return to Atletico Madrid, she has been impressive against River Plate, AC Milan and now Liverpool.

Ajibade will now take as she starts the new season with Atletico Madrid with a trophy.

Ajibade will now return to action for Atletico Madrid against Villareal as they kick off their Primera División de la Liga de Fútbol Femenino campaign on Sunday, September 10, 2023.