Nigeria’s international attacker Rinsola Babajide wasted no time making an impact in her Serie A debut for AS Roma, according to Soccernet.ng.
Having joined the Italian side this summer following an impressive campaign in Spain, the Super Falcons forward marked her first appearance by scoring in a commanding 4-0 triumph over Parma at Tre Fontane on Sunday.
Fresh off her contribution to Nigeria’s victorious 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco, the 26-year-old demonstrated her aerial prowess by leaping highest to head in a precise cross in the 29th minute, doubling Roma’s advantage.
This precise finish perfectly illustrated why the Giallorossi were eager to secure her signature.
By the interval, Babajide and her new teammate Corelli had established clear control of the match. After the break, Giugliano and Dragoni added two more goals, sealing a dominant statement from last season’s Serie A third-place finishers on the opening day.
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Babajide’s goal continues a trend of delivering when it matters most.
During the previous season, she was a standout performer for UD Tenerife, netting ten goals and providing five assists across 26 league matches in Spain’s Primera División. This remains her most prolific season to date and paved the way for her transfer to Italy.
Born in London, Babajide’s career path has been shaped by spells at clubs including Real Betis, Brighton, Watford, and Liverpool.
However, it was in the Spanish league where she truly flourished, and AS Roma are counting on her to bring that sharpness back to Serie A as they strive to reclaim the league title they last secured in 2024, a season when they achieved a historic treble by winning Serie A, the Coppa Italia, and the Supercoppa Italiana.
Her international credentials continue to rise.
At the recent WAFCON tournament in Morocco, Babajide scored her inaugural goal for Nigeria in the competition, helping the Super Falcons secure their record-extending 10th championship. This achievement has boosted her self-assurance, and she is eager to carry this positive momentum into her club performances.