African Footballer of the year, Asisat Oshoala has rated Rashidat Ajibade high for performance against Brazil in Olympics opener.
Naira Sports reports that Super Falcons suffered a defeat against the Brazilian on Thursday evening.
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Rasheedat Ajibade led the Falcons to the turf of the Stade Matmut Atlantique, as Nigeria’s flag was flown at the tournament for the first time in 16 years, and truly led from the front with some excellent runs down the left of the South Americans.
But her team mates at the fore failed to read her moves correctly on the several occasions she sent the ball into the box.
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Gabi Nunes lone goal from a wonder of a pass by Marta, fired past Nnadozie, the ball cantering in from the underside of the bar separated both sides.
Reacting after the game, Oshoala rated Ajibade 100/10, she said, “100/10”
Next up for the Super Falcons is a clash with world champions Spain who defeated Japan 2-1 in Group C’s opener in Nantes on Sunday evening.
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