Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has earned another international recognition after being selected for the second edition of FIFA’s Player Impact Programme, which brings together footballers looking to make a difference beyond the pitch, Footynaija.com reports.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward is among 13 players chosen for the initiative, which aims to equip footballers with the tools and resources to develop sustainable projects that address social challenges in their communities.
Ajibade was part of the first group of 11 participants who met in Boston, United States, in June for a three-day workshop focused on turning personal experiences and ideas into meaningful community projects.
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The programme, which began as a female-only pilot in 2025, has now expanded to include its first male participant, former India international Sunil Chhetri.
Through the initiative, FIFA hopes to help players use their influence to tackle issues such as education, mental health and equal access to sport. Participants will receive expert guidance and support as they work towards developing projects with lasting impact.
FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis believes footballers have an opportunity to build legacies beyond their achievements on the field by using their platforms to inspire positive change.
Ajibade is joined in the 13-member cohort by Spain’s Alexia Putellas, Casey Phair of South Korea, Brazil’s Gabi Nunes, Japan’s Hina Sugita, Canada’s Jessie Fleming and France’s Kenza Dali.
The remaining participants are Mexico’s Maria Sanchez, England’s Michelle Agyemang, United States goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce, Zambia’s Racheal Kundananji, New Zealand’s Rebekah Stott and Chhetri.
The next phase of the programme is scheduled for December, when participants will meet in London and take part in virtual sessions to present their proposed projects.
