As Roma’s march to the 2025/26 Serie A Femminile title carried a clear Nigerian signature, with Rinsola Babajide and Shukurat Oladipo playing their part in a campaign defined by control, depth, and consistency.
The title was sealed at the Stadio Tre Fontane with a composed 2-0 win over Ternana. It is Roma’s third league crown in four seasons, further establishing their authority in Italian women’s football. Within that success, Babajide and Oladipo delivered contributions that reflected both adaptation and influence in their first full season at the club.
Babajide, who arrived from UDCA Tenerife in July 2025, made an immediate impression by scoring on her league debut against Parma. Her involvement across the season was measured but purposeful. In nine league appearances, she registered two goals and an assist, often deployed as a wide forward or introduced to alter attacking rhythm.
Her pace and direct approach provided Roma with a different dimension in the final third. A decisive assist in a narrow win over AC Milan stood out, while her involvement in fixtures against Inter Milan added to her value in defining moments of the title race.
At the back, Oladipo established herself with greater regularity. The 21-year-old defender, who joined from FC Robo Queens in early 2025, featured in 16 league matches and logged over 1,200 minutes. Her integration into the side was swift, and her consistency became a reliable feature of Roma’s defensive structure.
Strong in challenges and composed in positioning, Oladipo contributed to one of the league’s most effective backlines. Her availability and discipline ensured continuity in defence throughout the campaign.
Both players were also involved in Roma’s progress on the European stage, featuring in key qualification matches for the UEFA Women’s Champions League, including the playoff success against Sporting Lisbon.
For Nigerian football, this is more than a shared medal moment, it is a statement of presence and progression. Two Super Falcons, in their first full season at Roma, rising within a title-winning side and leaving their imprint across decisive moments of the campaign.
In a league defined by structure and precision, Babajide and Oladipo did not just fit in, they counted and from Lagos to Rome, their triumph travels as a reminder that Nigerian excellence continues to find its place at the highest levels of the game, shaping outcomes and redefining expectations.
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