Prominent women’s sports advocate Ayishatu Zakaria Ali has gotten married, according to an announcement shared on her social media page.

07/03/26

— Ayishatu Zakaria Ali -Olarewaju (@ayishatu_) July 17, 2026

The advocate, known for her tireless work championing women’s participation and visibility in sports, now goes by the name Ayishatu Zakaria Ali-Olarewaju following the wedding.

Ayishatu has consistently kept her personal life away from the spotlight even as her advocacy work has earned her a growing public profile.

Well-wishers have taken to social media to congratulate the newlywed on this new chapter in her life.