Super Falcons Captain Presents Gold Medal and Awards She Got from WAFCON to Pastor Olukoya

By 9jafinds Newsroom
📍Ogun State, Nigeria | 🗓️ August 2025

In a heartfelt tribute that blends faith and football, Super Falcons star and team captain Rasheedat Ajibade has dedicated her WAFCON 2025 Most Valuable Player Award to God and Pastor Dr. Daniel Olukoya, General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM).

The symbolic moment took place at MFM Prayer City, where the 24-year-old forward publicly presented her award, testifying to the “God of this mountain” and honoring the spiritual mentorship she credits for guiding her through years of international competition.

“This is not just talent — it’s the undeniable grace of God at work,” MFM wrote in a celebratory post shared across official platforms.
“May this same grace speak over your life — to lift, establish, and announce you.”

📸 Photo Credit: @rasheedatt10 / @mfmprayercity

More Than Just Football

Ajibade’s WAFCON MVP win follows an electrifying tournament in Morocco, where she led Nigeria’s Super Falcons with power, discipline, and unshakable composure — scoring critical goals and captaining the team to the semi-finals.

But beyond her performances on the pitch, it’s her open faith and humility that have drawn admiration across social and spiritual spheres.

“Rasheedat’s story reminds us that you can wear both boots and boldness in Christ,” said one MFM supporter online.

Her testimony — rooted in gratitude, not self-praise — positions her not just as an athlete, but as a role model in a nation that often intertwines identity, spirituality, and sports.

A Church That Nurtures Champions

Pastor Olukoya’s MFM Ministry has long championed youth empowerment and athletic development, including its own football club, MFM FC, which has competed in Nigeria’s top-tier leagues. Rasheedat Ajibade herself has ties to the MFM football ecosystem, having been nurtured under its grassroots talent platforms.

This public recognition of Olukoya’s spiritual influence adds depth to the broader narrative of how faith-based institutions in Nigeria continue to shape elite performers across disciplines.

Social Media Applause and Debate

The moment has since gone viral across Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok, with fans applauding her humility and spiritual focus.

“Rasheedat is proof that you can shine on the world stage and still honor your roots,” wrote one user.
Another added: “We need more athletes who recognize God in their rise. She’s one of one.”

Still, as with any public display of faith, some critics questioned the practice of religious dedications in professional sports. But for most Nigerians, Rasheedat’s act felt familiar — even affirming — in a country where divine intervention is often part of the national dialogue.

A Future Bright with Grace

At just 24, Ajibade’s international career is still unfolding. But if her WAFCON MVP award and her prayer-ground presentation are any indication, she’s poised for even greater exploits — not just as a footballer, but as a symbol of faith, excellence, and Nigerian resilience.

As the MFM family declared:

“Greater victories ahead.”

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