Italian giants AS Roma Ladies have set their sights on Super Falcons striker Omorinsola Babajide, who is currently a free agent after leaving Spanish Liga F club UD Tenerife in May, BenriNews can report.
The 28-year-old Nigerian international is reportedly seeking a fresh challenge after an impressive final season with Tenerife, where she netted 10 goals and provided five assists in 26 league appearances.
Babajide is currently representing Nigeria at the ongoing 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, where she has already made a significant impact with one goal and one assist in her first two matches of the tournament.
Career Background
The versatile forward has spent the majority of her professional career in England, featuring for several clubs including Crystal Palace, Millwall Lionesses, Watford, Liverpool, and Brighton & Hove Albion before her move to Spain.
Her potential move to AS Roma would mark her first venture into Italian football and could provide her with an opportunity to showcase her talents in one of Europe's growing women's leagues.
The Roma Ladies have been strengthening their squad in recent seasons as they aim to challenge for honors in Serie A Femminile and make their mark in European competitions.
Meanwhile, Babajide remains focused on helping the Super Falcons maintain their impressive form at WAFCON 2024, where Nigeria is aiming to secure another continental title.
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