Super Falcons defender Shukurat Oladipo signs new AS Roma deal
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At a glance
- Nigerian defender Shukurat Oladipo has signed a contract extension with Italian club AS Roma, committing her future until June 30, 2029.
- Oladipo joined Roma in February 2025 and has become an integral player, making 32 appearances and helping the team win the Serie A Femminile and Coppa Italia in the 2025/26 season.
- She was named the league's best defender that season and has been a regular for Nigeria's Super Falcons since the 2024/25 season.
Super Falcons defender Shukurat Oladipo has solidified her commitment to Italian powerhouse AS Roma by signing a contract extension that will keep her at the club until June 30, 2029. The Giallorossi officially announced the agreement, recognizing the Nigerian center-back's impactful debut season in the Italian capital.
AS Roma are delighted to announce that Shukurat Oladipo has extended her contract with the club until 30 June 2029.
Since her arrival in February 2025, Oladipo has rapidly become a key member of the AS Roma squad. She has made 32 appearances across all competitions, demonstrating her value to the team. The 2025/26 season marked a significant breakthrough for the Nigerian defender, as she played a crucial role in Roma's successful campaign, leading them to clinch both the Serie A Femminile (Scudetto) title and the Coppa Italia.
A central defender, Oladipo joined the Giallorossi back in February 2025, and has so far made 32 appearances for the club.
Her outstanding performances during that season earned her further accolades, including being named the best defender in the league. Beyond her club achievements, Roma's announcement also highlighted Oladipo's growing influence on the international stage, noting her consistent presence in the Nigerian Super Falcons squad since the 2024/25 season.
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.
The new deal represents a major milestone in Oladipo's burgeoning career, underscoring AS Roma's confidence in her ability to remain a vital player as the club pursues further domestic success and European honors. For Oladipo, this contract extension is both a reward for her exceptional performances and an opportunity to continue her development at one of Italy's premier women's clubs, while also strengthening her position within Nigeria's national team ahead of future international competitions.
Congratulations, Shuks!
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