FC Robo Queens is a Nigerian Women’s Premier League Club based in Mushin, Lagos. Established by Osahon Emmanuel Orobosa in 1999 primarily as a football academy for boys, his decision to expand it to accommodate girls has brought him immeasurable rewards. Over the years, it has served as a developmental hub and training facility for Nigerian girls and boys, with its female graduates thrusting the academy into the spotlight. The academy is dedicated to nurturing excellent talent within its walls and shaping Nigeria’s footballing future.
Asisat Oshoala’s exploits internationally and on European stages thrust the academy into the limelight, and it has since produced another icon of Nigerian football, Rasheedat Ajibade. Over the years, the academy has served as the backbone for The Flamingoes, Falconets, and Super Falcons, churning out generational talents for the National teams. Asisat Oshoala, Rasheedat Ajibade, Folashade Ijamilusi, and Shukurat Oladipo, all FC Robo Queens, played prominent roles in Nigeria’s latest continental triumph. Three-time WAFCON winner Esther Sunday gets a noteworthy mention as a proud academy graduate. Simply put, FC Robo is the gift that keeps giving for the Nigerian national teams.
ASISAT OSHOALA
We’ve run out of adjectives to describe this superwoman: a trailblazer, a legend, a modern-day icon, an inspiration, and an exemplary leader. Asisat Oshoala is HER!
Agba Baller started the WAFCON 2024 tournament in strong form, netting Nigeria’s opening goal within four minutes against Tunisia to lead the Super Falcons to an impressive victory in their opening group stage match. Accepting a bench role as the tournament progressed, the four-time WAFCON winner sat out the final group stage fixture. She made a cameo appearance in the quarter finals and finals, sitting out the entirety of the semifinals. Her impact off the pitch was vital to the team’s success as she motivated and guided the team members. A veteran of the game, her experience was invaluable to the younger, less-experienced players. Her joy in celebrating and encouraging the players from her bench role was beautiful.
FC Robo’s pride and the most outstanding product of the academy, Asisat, spent her early teenage years with FC Robo, honing and developing her skills. Four years later, she announced her name to the world in grand style. The rest is history, from the Rivers Angels to Liverpool, Arsenal, and FC Barcelona. She is the best African Player of her generation and one of the greatest players in Nigerian history.
RASHEEDAT AJIBADE
The Lady with the Blue Hair, Rasheedat Ajibade, was an unstoppable tank for the Super Falcons at WAFCON 2024. Captain Fantastic, Rash was a one-woman midfield engine that gave everything on the pitch during the tournament. She might have recorded only 3 goal involvements, but fans, teammates, and opposition recognised her monstrous performances for The Super Falcons. Notably, her leadership, passion, and commanding presence embodied the dominant Nigerian team. She spearheaded their dominance in the tournament and led the brave Nigerian squad to conquer the African Continent.
A famed Academy product of FC Robo, Rash came through the ranks, quickly establishing herself as a generational talent and earning an inclusion in the senior side. A natural-born leader, her leadership qualities were already prominent during her time with FC Robo. She was named team captain at a youthful age, having already captained The Flamingoes at the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The 2017 NWPL Player of the season, Nigeria’s triumph in Morocco marked her second WAFCON title, having clinched her maiden title in 2018. She is the first Nigerian to win the Golden Ball since Oshoala in 2014. The 2022 WAFCON top scorer added a golden ball to her illustrious WAFCON collection. At 25, she will spearhead Nigeria’s next generation of Champions as Asisat Oshoala enters the twilight of her career. For all her exceptional footballing skills, she has earned equal accolades for her personal qualities and admirable personality.
FOLASHADE IJAMILUSI 
Folashade Ijamilusi was a shining light on and off the pitch for the Super Falcons at WAFCON 2024, making her maiden appearance for Nigeria in a major tournament. She notched her first goal at the tournament in Nigeria’s ruthless thrashing of Zambia in the quarter finals. She fought her way into the starting line-up in the knockout stages, having been used sparingly in the opening group fixtures.
The 24-year-old forward saved her best performances for last, turning up the tempo when it mattered most in the later stages of the continental conquest. Her superb performance in the final helped the Nigerian team complete a legendary comeback and turned Mission X from Mission Impossible to a success. She won the penalty kick that started Nigeria’s dramatic comeback, and drew the Super Falcons level in the 71st minute with a calmly taken goal.
A product of Springsoca Academy, Ijamilusi was a sought-after talent in her younger years, and FC Robo Queens won the battle for her signature. Nicknamed Ijagoal or Osiwoman for her deadly goalscoring abilities and trademark hairstyle like Victor Osimhen’s, she honed her skills further with FC Robo in the NWPL. The 2023/2024 NWFL top scorer represented Nigeria at the youth levels, winning a gold medal for Nigeria during the All-African Games in Rabat. Following an excellent spell with FC Robo Queens, she signed for fellow NWPL side Edo Queens before moving to Chinese Women’s Super League side Liaoning Baiye FC in February 2025.
Skillful, pacey, and clinical, Ijamilusi dazzles with a ball at her feet. She named Asisat Oshoala, Rasheedat Ajibade, and Victor Osimhen her football inspirations. A lifelong Manchester United fan, she has big aspirations and dreams of becoming Africa’s best player. She recently announced a sponsorship program for 20 young footballers to attend the Springsoca mainland summer camp 2025 to give back to the community. An avid entertainer on and off the pitch, Folashade Ijamilusi is just getting started.
SHUKURAT OLADIPO
Shukurat Oladipo has been living the dream in 2025. It is a year she’ll never forget. This year, the 20-year-old defender secured a move abroad to the Italian top flight and triumphed with The Super Falcons in the Women’s African Cup of Nations, her maiden career title.
Oladipo signed for AS Roma from the Nigeria Women’s Football League Club FC Robo Queens in February 2025. She made 178 appearances for FC Robo Queens and served as Assistant Captain before her departure.
Versatile and capable of playing in defence and midfield, The Super Falcons rookie is destined for the top of the game and will define an era in the National Team. She earned her maiden call-up to the national team while with FC Robo. Coach Justin Madugu included her in his final squad for the 2024 WAFCON. She performed excellently and made the most of the opportunity following her inclusion in the starting line-up against Algeria in Nigeria’s final group game. She benefited greatly from the guidance, support, and encouragement from Senior players in Morocco.
The AS Roma No. 19 has represented Nigeria at the youth levels, starring at the FIFA U-20 World Cup and clinching a silver medal with The Falconets at the 2024 African Games in Ghana. She aspires to be a model for the younger generation and inspire them to live their dreams. Next season, she will compete with AS Roma in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Remember her name!
