Shukurat Oladipo… 4 things to know about the Nigerian women's national team star

4 things to know about the Nigerian women's national team star

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Defender Shukurat Oladipo will be Nigeria's main weapon at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the final tournament set to take place in Morocco from March 17 to April 3.

Drawn in Group C, the Super Falcons will face Malawi, Zambia, and Egypt.

Here are 4 things to know about Shukurat Oladipo, the star of the Nigerian women's national team:

• Trained at Nigerian club FC Robo Queens, she joined AS Roma during the 2025 winter transfer window.
• Shukurat Oladipo made her debut for the Italian club on May 10, 2025, in a match against Fiorentina.
• She was promoted to Nigeria's senior team after impressing with the U20 squad.
• Her contract with the Italian capital club runs until 2027.