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Super Falcons Defender Signs New Three-Year Contract With AS Roma

Super Falcons defender Shukurat Oladipo has signed a new three-year contract with Italian champions AS Roma.

The Giallorossi confirmed Oladipo’s contract extension in a statement published on the club’s official website.

Oladipo Committed Future To AS Roma

“AS Roma are delighted to announce that Shukurat Oladipo has extended her contract with the club until 30 June 2029,” reads the statement.

“A central defender, Oladipo joined the Giallorossi back in February 2025, and has so far made 32 appearances for the club.

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“During the 2025/26 campaign she was instrumental in both our Scudetto and Coppa Italia wins. Shukurat has also been a regular member of the Nigerian senior national team since the 2024/25 season.

Growing Influence In Italy

The 21-year-old joined AS Roma from Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, outfit FC Robo Queens in 2025.

She was named the Italian Women’s League’s Best Defender last season, underlining her growing influence and outstanding performances for the club.

The versatile defender has also been included in Nigeria’s squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which gets underway in Morocco later this month.

By Adeboye Amosu

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