Super Falcons: Rinsola Babajide scores 1st goal for AS Roma in 3-0 win against Sassuolo

Super Falcons of Nigeria star Rinsola Babajide was the hero for AS Roma Femminile team as they secured a commanding 3-0 win over Sassuolo in an Italian Serie A Women's Cup fixture.

Babajide played a pivotal role as the Super Falcons of Nigeria secured the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title.

The Nigerian forward made her first start for AS Roma at the Stadio Tre Fontane in Rome and was involved in a victory that propelled them into the semi-finals.

Babajide, who joined AS Roma from Costa Adeje Tenerife earlier this year was involved in the early build-up.

Babajide opened the scoring with a clinical finish in the 21st minute making a memorable mark by scoring her first goal for the Giallorosse.

The first half continued to favor Roma, with Giada Greggi adding the second goal in the 44th minute, sending the team into the break with a comfortable lead.

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However, Babajide was substituted at halftime for Giulia Galli managing her minutes in her first start.

In the second half, AS Roma extended their advantage, with Alayah Pilgrim sealing the victory with a third goal in the 88th minute.

She is expected to return when AS Roma takes on Sporting in the second leg of their Women's Champions League encounter.