Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has shared her inspiring journey from selling local drinks at church events to becoming one of Nigeria’s top footballers.
Speaking at the Power Must Change Hands programme of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) on Saturday, Ajibade revealed that she once hawked olive oil, kunu, and zobo during deliverance services at the church’s camp.
“I was once one of those young girls out there hawking olive oil, kunu, and zobo drinks in most of the deliverance programmes, but today, I give glory to God,” she said.
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Ajibade, who helped Nigeria win the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, thanked her mother for raising her and her siblings in the church.
“I want to thank my mother for bringing us up in this church. We were taught welfare, the Word, and how to worship,” she added.
The Atletico Madrid forward said MFM remains her spiritual home. “The church is the only place that I know,” she said.
Ajibade also spoke about the struggles she faced during the last football season, including injuries and personal challenges. She said she returned to the church in May for prayers before returning to her club.
“When I was in my club, this last season has been very difficult. During May’s Power Must Change Hands, I was here quickly for a deliverance programme. It was really tough. I was going through injuries, I was going through pain, and so many things. But I just came here quickly because this is the only place that I know,” she explained.