The Digest:
In a heartwarming show of solidarity, the Super Falcons visited injured Banyana Banyana star Gabriela Salgado at the Mohamed V1 Hospital in Casablanca after she suffered an injury during the WAFCON 2024 semi-final. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade and four teammates presented her with a signed jersey.
Key Points:
- Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade and four teammates visited Gabriela Salgado in Casablanca.
- They presented Salgado with a signed Super Falcons jersey as a gesture of support.
- Salgado was injured in South Africa’s 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the WAFCON 2024 semi-final.
- The 27-year-old Banyana Banyana star underwent successful surgery and will be sidelined for the rest of the year.
- The entire Banyana Banyana team had also visited Salgado after her surgery.
- The visit is a powerful example of sportsmanship and camaraderie between the two teams.
The Super Falcons’ visit to Gabriela Salgado underscores the strong bonds of respect and sportsmanship in African women’s football, with both teams showing compassion and support during a difficult time for the Banyana Banyana star.
