AS Roma’s new signing Shukurat Oladipo has embraced every moment of her breakthrough international experience with the Super Falcons. The 20 year old, fresh from her move to Italy’s capital, earned her third senior cap during Nigeria’s goalless draw with Algeria in the group stage a match in which she received praise for composure and maturity.
This marks Oladipo’s first stint with the senior squad, after earlier involvement with Nigeria’s youth setups, including the Flamingos and Falconets. She reflected on the warm welcome from experienced teammates: “The senior players encourage me during training they cheer me up, and they support me with everything that I need.”
Looking ahead to the final showdown against Morocco in Rabat, Oladipo expressed deep gratitude to God for the journey so far, noting that the entire experience including playing abroad has been life-changing.
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Editorial
We believe Shukurat Oladipo’s rise is emblematic of a new dawn in Nigerian women’s football. Her seamless progression from youth levels to senior WAFCON involvement, coupled with a move abroad, illustrates both individual readiness and evolving national strategy.
We feel the support she’s received from senior squad members has been instrumental—not just in building confidence, but in integrating her into a high-stakes environment. Such mentorship is vital in nurturing talent beyond technical ability.
We see this as a two-fold journey: success for Oladipo personally, and a blueprint for others. Her move to Roma—and positive reception within the Super Falcons—demonstrates the potential in bridging domestic development with European opportunities. For her to evolve into a mainstay, continuity in camp, playing time, and club performance will matter.
We assert that stakeholders should view her case as a model. From structured academy exposure, through international youth tournaments, to senior call-up and club transfer—each step was intentional and progressive. It shows a pathway that can be replicated for others.
We remain convinced that with nurturing, Oladipo can become a key defender for Nigeria. Her versatility, courage and discipline suggest she is more than a prospect she may well become a successor to past Super Falcons legends.
Did You Know?
- Oladipo made 178 appearances for FC Robo Queens in Nigeria’s NWFL, showcasing rare consistency before moving to Europe.
- She featured in all four Falconets matches at the 2024 FIFA U‑20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia.
- AS Roma signed her to a contract running until 30 June 2027, underlining long-term faith in her potential.
- Her move continues the tradition set by FC Robo graduates like Asisat Oshoala and Rasheedat Ajibade, who now star in Europe.
- She has recorded three senior caps for the Super Falcons, all earned during the current WAFCON campaign.
