Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has been crowned the Spanish Liga F Player of the Month for September, capping off an outstanding period for the Nigerian forward.
Ajibade, who also won Atlético Madrid Femenino's Player of the Month award, saw off stiff competition from top players including Caroline Weir (Real Madrid), Ewa Pajor (FC Barcelona), Elba Vergés (SD Eibar), Karen Araya (Madrid CFF), Nerea Nevado (Athletic Club), and María Llompart (Levante Badalona).
This honour marks the first time the award has been presented, as it was recently introduced to recognize exceptional performances each month.
Ajibade's consistent brilliance secured her the inaugural accolade, adding to her growing list of individual honors in Spain.
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade so far this season for Atlético
The 26-year-old is in her fifth season with Atlético Madrid and has so far amassed 86 appearances, scoring 34 goals and providing nine assists.
Her contribution has been pivotal to her team’s successes in Liga F this season.
In September, Ajibade played 264 minutes across three matches, netting five goals—including a hat-trick against Madrid CFF and a brace against Valencia CF—and providing two assists.
Ajibade, who captained the Super Falcons at the recent Paris Olympics, has been a standout performer for both club and country.
She will receive her Player of the Month award before Atlético Madrid's clash with Real Sociedad on October 19 in Madrid.
