Following the reception given to her and Rafiat Imuran by the governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, Super Falcons and Atletico de Madrid Femeni forward Rasheedat Ajibade on Monday sent her words of appreciation, ramiranews.com can report.

Ajibade played a key role as Nigeria Super Falcons finished their World Cup at the round of 16 stage where they lost out 4-2 on penalties to the Lionesses of England.

Writing on her Facebook page, Ajibade said:

“I am beyond thankful for the incredible reception by the esteemed Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State. This experience was not just an honor for me as a Nigerian footballer, but also a cherished memory that will forever hold a special place in my heart.”

“During our meeting, I had the privilege of presenting Governor Adeleke with one of my jerseys, as well as a customized jersey bearing his name and number. These tokens were a small gesture of appreciation for his unwavering support towards the growth and development of sports in our beloved nation.

“I want to express my sincere gratitude to my teammates for the collective effort, and everyone who played a part in making this visit a reality. Your encouragement and support fuel my passion to continue representing Nigeria on the international stage, and I am committed to giving my all in every match and every opportunity that comes my way.

“To the great people of Osun, your love and support mean the world to me, and I am truly humbled to have the chance to inspire aspiring athletes across our great state and nation. Proudly Osun girl 🙌🏾,” she concluded.

The Oke-ba Compound, Ikirun born girl will hope to help the Super Falcons better their world cup outing in next year’s Olympics.