Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has been selected among 13 footballers participating in the second edition of FIFA Player Impact Programme, www.aclsports.com reports.
The programme is designed to empower footballers to use their influence, resources and platforms to drive positive social change in their communities.
Ajibade joins a distinguished group of players comprising Alexia Putellas (Spain), Casey Phair (Korea Republic), Gabi Nunes (Brazil), Hina Sugita (Japan), Jessie Fleming (Canada), Kenza Dali (France), Maria Sanchez (Mexico), Michelle Agyemang (England), Phallon Tullis-Joyce (USA), Racheal Kundananji (Zambia), Rebekah Stott (New Zealand) and Sunil Chhetri (India), the programme’s first male participant.
According to FIFA, the initiative builds on the success of its female-only pilot in 2025 and provides players with the skills, resources and guidance to develop social impact projects addressing issues within their communities.
Eleven of the 13 participants gathered in Boston, Massachusetts, in June for a three-day Impact Accelerator Workshop, where they shared their personal experiences, discussed their ambitions and explored ways to turn their ideas into practical initiatives.
Education, mental health and equitable access to sport are among the key causes championed by the participating footballers, who receive tailored guidance and support from FIFA and specialists in sport for social impact.
The next phase of the initiative will take place in December, when participants will gather in London and join virtual sessions to present their projects to their peers.
Through the programme, FIFA aims to help footballers extend their influence beyond the pitch and create lasting change in the communities they represent.
Image: FIFA
