Florence Ajayi
Nigerian football player
Nigeria
Defender
Florence Ajayi: profile
Florence Ajayi (born 28 April 1977 in Akure, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.
Ajayi made the step into senior football with 1. FFC 08 Niederkirchen in 1999. She played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 1999. The busiest spell of her career was at ŽNK Krka (2011–2012): 7 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells she totals 7 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Ajayi represented Nigeria (women) (1998–2008), earning 19 caps and scoring 2 goals.
Akure has produced 8 footballers in our database, including Victor Boniface, Godfrey Oboabona and Tunde Adeniji.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1998 (aged about 21)
- Countries played in
- 3: Germany, Nigeria and Poland
- Height
- 176 cm — taller than 35% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Pogoń Szczecin (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Edwin Ifeanyi, Almamy Touré and Djamel Zidane (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2001 |  1. FFC 08 Niederkirchen |
2. Frauen-Bundesliga | – | – |
| 2004–2008 | Bayelsa Queens |
Nigeria Women Premier League | – | – |
| 2011–2012 | ŽNK Krka | 7 | 0 | |
| 2012–2013 |  Pogoń Szczecin |
– | – | |
| — | Rivers Angels F.C. |
Nigeria Women Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 7 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2008 | Nigeria (women) |
Senior women's | 19 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Florence Ajayi?
Florence Ajayi was born on 28 April 1977, which makes her 49 years old.
Where was Florence Ajayi born?
Florence Ajayi was born in Akure, Nigeria.
Which national team does Florence Ajayi play for?
Florence Ajayi played international football for Nigeria (women). She has 19 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Florence Ajayi played for?
Florence Ajayi's recorded clubs are 1. FFC 08 Niederkirchen, Bayelsa Queens, ŽNK Krka, Pogoń Szczecin and Rivers Angels F.C..
How tall is Florence Ajayi?
Florence Ajayi is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Florence Ajayi play?
Florence Ajayi played as a defender.
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