Ajibade begins recovery after successful surgery

Posted on October 26, 2026 by Hot Source

Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has begun her recovery following successful surgery for a fractured fibula, DAILY POST reports.
The forward sustained the injury during Nigeria’s second-leg encounter against Comoros in the second round of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers.
Ajibade was forced off in the 28th minute of the match at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne, with Folashade Ijamilusi coming on as her replacement.
The Paris Saint-Germain star underwent surgery last week and has now commenced the recovery process.
Although PSG are yet to announce a timeline for her return to action, the start of her recovery marks a positive step towards regaining full fitness.
Ajibade is expected to focus on her rehabilitation programme as she works towards a return to competitive football.
Ajibade begins recovery after successful surgery

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Super Eagles: Chelle opens up on NFF contract talks, focuses on Unity Cup

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April 25, 2026
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Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has addressed his contract situation with the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.

Chelle is under contract with the NFF until January 2027.

The 48-year-old was linked with a number of top clubs and countries after guiding the Super Eagles to third position at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

The Malian told Nigerian journalist Osasu Obayiuwana that his agent is currently discussing details of a new contract with the NFF.

“Yes, there are financial issues to be discussed and resolved. But I leave them to my agent to handle with the Federation. I want to concentrate on the job and the task at hand,” Chelle said.

Chelle will lead the Super Eagles to the 2026 Unity Cup next month.

The former Mali international is expected to scout for players in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, that will make his squad in the coming weeks.

The Super Eagles will face the Warriors of Zimbabwe in the semi-final of the Unity Cup at the Valley on Tuesday, 26 May.

Nigeria won the 2025 edition of the friendly invitational tournament last year.

The Super Eagles will also come up against Poland and Portugal in international friendlies in June.

Super Eagles: Chelle opens up on NFF contract talks, focuses on Unity Cup

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AFCON qualifier: Chelle provides injury update on Osimhen, two others

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September 24, 2026
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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has provided an update on three players ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 AFCON qualifier against Madagascar on Friday.

Speaking to the media on Thursday evening, Chelle said Victor Osimhen, Alhassan Yusuf and Dele-Bashiru would miss the match due to injuries.

The Malian also expressed confidence that their absence would not be a problem for the Super Eagles.

Speaking about the injured players, Chelle told reporters, “We have a lot of injured players. Victor Osimhen, Alhassan Yusuf and Dele-Bashiru, but it’s not a problem for us.

“We are ready; it will be difficult because Madagascar is a big team. It will be a fight; they defeated Nigeria in 2019.”

The Nigeria-Madagascar match will take place on Friday evening in Uyo.

AFCON qualifier: Chelle provides injury update on Osimhen, two others

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NNL: Osun United will get better with more games — Onigbinde

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December 15, 2025
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Osun United head coach Akinade Onigbinde has commended his players’ performance despite the defeat to Akwa United.

The Omoluabi giants went down 1-0 to Akwa United at the Uyo Township Stadium on Monday, with Daniel Gothom’s early goal securing maximum points for the visitors.

Onigbinde is confident that the team will improve with continued effort.

“Picking points away will soon be realised if this momentum is sustained,” Onigbinde told the club’s media.

Osun United have recorded two wins and four defeats in six matches this season, occupying the ninth position in the NNL Conference B table.

NNL: Osun United will get better with more games — Onigbinde