'Rash for Christ' - Super Falcons star Rasheedat Ajibade leads evangelism in Lagos

Super Falcons star Rasheedat Ajibade, who identifies as a Christian, has continued to use every opportunity to spread the ‘word’.

There have been misconceptions about the footballer, as her first name ‘Rasheedat’ is commonly associated with Islam.

She uses her social media platforms to give insights into her faith, as she actively practices Christianity in her daily activities, Life Blogger reports.

In an act of kindness, the Atletico Madrid Women striker, through her foundation, paid a visit to the Makoko area in Lagos.

Residents, including men, women and children, were handed bibles, food and drinks as the message of salvation was also preached to them.

The exercise was captured, and Rasheedat took to social media with a lengthy caption which reads in part:

“A few days back, I joined forces with my like-minded friends on a heartwarming journey to a Makoko slum in Lagos, Nigeria. Our mission was twofold: to extend acts of kindness and to share the gospel's light (Mark 16:15).

The day brought a mix of emotions. On one hand, witnessing the receptive young souls, children beaming with promise, and parents embracing hope, filled my heart with joy.

“Yet, it was also a poignant experience. The sight of the distressed environment, dilapidated homes, and the immense challenges these resilient people face on a daily basis, left me profoundly moved.”

The 23-year-old has been part of the Nigerian Women's national football team since 2018, having made 19 caps and scoring four goals.

She was part of the squad that featured at the recently concluded FIFA Women’s World Cup, where the team lost to England via penalties in the Round of 16.

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