Babangida started two of his team's opening Champions League games.[2] The European season, however, ended in disappointment as Ajax finished bottom of their group behind Olympiacos, Dinamo Zagreb and Porto.[21] Overall, Babangida appeared in 18 league games for Ajax that season, starting only seven.[1] He didn't feature in the Dutch Cup final where Ajax managed to retain the trophy after beating Fortuna Sittard in the final.[1]