AFCON 2025
Spanish club Deportivo La Coruña has officially announced the signing of Nigerian international Blessing Nkor. The 21-year-old forward joins the team on a loan deal that will keep her at Estadio Abanca-Riazor until the end of the 2024/25 season.
Nkor began her professional career with the Nigerian Women’s Premier League side, Sunshine Queens showcasing her potential as a promising talent. In September 2022, she moved to the Tanzanian club, Yanga Princesses further developing her skills and gaining international experience. During the 2023/24 season, Nkor impressed by netting 12 goals for Turkish side. Gaziantep Asya Spor.
Blessing Nkor has represented Nigeria at various levels. She was a key member of the country’s women’s U-20 team from 2022 to 2023. Nkor made her debut for the Super Falcons, Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, in a friendly match against France last November.
Nkor’s addition to Deportivo La Coruña is expected to bolster their attacking options. Her versatility and goal-scoring ability will provide a fresh impetus to their campaign as they aim to climb up the league table.
Expressing her excitement, Nkor shared on social media: “A new chapter has begun, a new story is being written, a new home and family I have found. This can only be God, grateful beyond words.”
Deportivo La Coruña will be hoping that Nkor’s goal-scoring ability and international experience will help the team achieve success in the second half of the season.
