Super Falcons stars Rasheedat Ajibade and Toni Payne both put out a stunning performance with goal contributions for their respective clubs in the Spanish Primera División Femenina over the weekend.
In a thrilling Sunday outing for both Nigerians, Rasheedat Ajibade led Atletico Madrid Women to a resounding victory, while Toni Payne played a crucial role in Sevilla Ladies’ comeback win against Villarreal Women, Footballrover reports.
Ajibade was in brilliant form, scoring a goal and assisting another as Atletico Madrid thrashed Real Betis 5-1 at the Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano.
The 24-year-old forward, recently named Atletico Madrid’s March Player of the Month, delivered a player-of-the-match performance.
Her impressive display helped Atletico Madrid secure only their 13th win in 24 Primera División Femenina games this season.
The Super Falcons forward opened the scoring with a precise cross for Ludmila da Silva in the 25th minute, followed by a stunning individual effort seven minutes later.
Ajibade’s goal and assist were instrumental in Atletico Madrid’s dominant performance, with further goals from Banini, Sheila Guijarro, and Lucía Moral sealing the win in LigaF.
Meanwhile, Toni Payne made a significant impact for Sevilla Ladies, assisting the equaliser in their 2-1 away win against Villarreal Women.
Payne combined with Inma Gabarro to level the scores, paving the way for Otermín’s winning penalty kick.
The Nigerian duo’s impressive performances keep showing their growing influence in the Primera División Femenina.
Ajibade’s 11 goal contributions (six goals, five assists) in 24 league games this term surpass her previous season’s tally, while Payne’s four assists and six goals in 24 appearances reveal her consistent impact for Sevilla Ladies.
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