Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade is giving young female footballers more than football support, using her platform to promote better health, hygiene and confidence among players at the grassroots.
Through her Rash Hygiene Hub initiative, an offshoot of the Rasheedat Ajibade Foundation, more than 600 young female footballers from clubs across Lagos have received hygiene kits and practical lessons on personal hygiene, nutrition, mental health and first aid.
The latest outreach was held at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Iyana-Ipaja on Saturday. The young players took part in a practical CPR session led by members of the Nigerian Red Cross Society and other partners, giving them practical knowledge they can use both on and off the pitch.
For Ajibade, the project is aimed at helping girls who often face financial challenges while trying to build careers in football.
One of the participants, 17-year-old Alitah Oyelade of Goldenwealth Football Academy, described the outreach as an eye-opening experience.
The foundation said it plans to take the programme beyond Lagos, with the goal of reaching more young female footballers across Nigeria.
Ajibade has also supported grassroots football development through donations of football kits and other forms of assistance to young players.
Through the Rash Hygiene Hub, her support is now extending beyond football, with a focus on helping young female players stay healthy, confident and better prepared for life both on and off the pitch.
