Ajibade to undergo surgery after sustaining fibula fracture
French club Paris Saint-Germain women’s team has informed that Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade will undergo surgery after sustaining a fibula fracture.
Recall that the PSG striker sustained an ankle injury in the 23rd minute of Nigeria’s 5-0 win over Comoros in the second leg of the Olympic Games qualifiers at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State.
The talented player who was visibly in pain clutching her ankle, as she left the pitch in tears was substituted in the 24th minute of the game, with Folashade Ijamilusi taking her place on the pitch of play.
Following an MRI scan to determine the severity of the injury, results have revealed that she sustained a fractured fibula with PSG revealing in a statement on it website that Rasheedat will undergo surgery before starting her rehabilitation.
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“Rasheedat Ajibade, who was injured during Nigeria’s most recent national team match against Comoros, has suffered a fibula fracture,” the statement read.
“Our forward will undergo surgery soon, performed by one of the Club’s leading surgeons, before beginning her rehabilitation with the Paris Saint-Germain medical team.”
This comes days after Rasheedat reassured her fans that she is doing well and will be back on the pitch of play, stronger for good and for God’s greater glory.
“I’m fine and doing well. I’ll be back stronger, for good and for God’s greater glory,” she wrote on her Instagram page.
Ajibade thanked those who had called and sent messages, adding: “I see all your messages, your love and your kind wishes. Thank you, thank you, thank you! God bless you all.”
