Super Falcons star Oladipo named Serie A best defender

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By Enitan Abdultawab

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Nigeria international Shukurat Oladipo has been crowned the Best Defender of the Season in Italy’s Serie A Femminile after an impressive campaign with AS Roma Women.

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The 21-year-old defender received the award during a gala ceremony held on Monday night following her standout performances throughout the season.

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Oladipo was also named in the league’s Team of the Season after helping Roma secure their third league title in four years.

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The Super Falcons star joined Roma in February 2025 from Robo Queens and quickly established herself as one of the club’s most reliable defenders.

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She made 18 league appearances during the campaign as Roma recorded one of the best defensive records in the division and suffered just a single defeat all season.

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Roma will now look to rely on Oladipo’s defensive strength again when they face Juventus Women on May 24.

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Oladipo was also part of the Nigerian squad that won the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title.

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