Super Falcons' Tracker: Kanu hits hat-trick, Ohale nets winner on brilliant
Nigerian players delivered standout performances across leagues worldwide, producing goals, match-winning moments, and impressive displays. At the Estadio Nemesio Díez, Uchenna Kanu was the star of the show, scoring a
- By Tunde Liadi
Nigerian players delivered standout performances across leagues worldwide, producing goals, match-winning moments, and impressive displays.
At the Estadio Nemesio Díez, Uchenna Kanu was the star of the show, scoring a brilliant hat-trick for Cruz Azul Femenil in a dominant 4–0 win over Toluca Femenil. She netted twice before halftime and completed her treble late in the game — her second hat-trick of the season — taking her tally to 10 goals in just eight appearances.
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Osinachi Ohale was the hero for CF Pachuca Femenil, scoring an 83rd-minute winner in a thrilling 5–4 victory over Club León Femenil. Her decisive strike came moments after León had equalised, sealing all three points and lifting Pachuca to third place.
In England, Chiamaka Nnadozie impressed for Brighton & Hove Albion Women, making three crucial saves in a 2–0 win over Arsenal Women in the Women's FA Cup quarter-final. Her performance secured a third straight clean sheet and a place in the semi-finals.
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In the United States, Gift Monday made an instant impact for Washington Spirit, scoring just two minutes after coming off the bench to seal a 2–0 win over Bay FC — her side’s first victory of the season.
In Lithuania, Joy Duru and Olamide Adugbe were both on target as MFA Žalgiris-MRU cruised to a 4–0 win over FK Transinvest.
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Elsewhere, Christy Ucheibe delivered a solid display as SL Benfica Women beat Torreense Women 2–0 to extend their lead at the top of the Liga BPI.
In France, Jennifer Echegini featured for Paris Saint-Germain Féminine in a 2–1 win over Paris FC Women in the Coupe de France semi-final, securing another final appearance against Olympique Lyonnais Féminin.
In Italy, Shukurat Oladipo played a role off the bench as AS Roma Women completed a dramatic 4–3 comeback win over Como Women, sealing UEFA Women’s Champions League qualification for the fifth straight season.
From Mexico to Europe and the United States, Nigerian players once again made their presence felt, delivering decisive contributions across competitions.
