AFCON 2025
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade led other members of the team on a solidarity visit to injured Banyana Banyana player Gabriela Solgado.
Rasheedat Ajibade, accompanied by Ifeoma Onumonu, Ashleigh Plumptre, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, and match winner, Michelle Alozie shared moments with Solgado as they presented her with a Super Falcons jersey
Gabriela Solgado suffered a nasty injury in the 2-1 loss to Nigeria in the semi-final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The 27-year-old midfielder suffered a fracture in the mid-shaft of her left leg during a scramble in the box.
According to a statement from the South Africa Football Association, Solgado has undergone successful surgery at the Mohamed VI University Hospital in Casablanca, Morocco.
The Super Falcons, via their official X page issued a solidarity statement as they wished Gabriela Solgado quick recovery from her injury.
However, the midfielder will be out of action for the rest of the year as she recovers from the injury.
Meanwhile, South Africa will take on Ghana in the third place match while Nigeria will contend with host Morocco for the trophy on Saturday at the Rabat Olympic Stadium.
