AFCON 2025
Christy Ucheibe, a star player for the Super Falcons of Nigeria, is still making headlines in the Portuguese women’s division with Benfica.
In a league match, Benfica defeated Estoril Praia 4-1 on the road courtesy a goal from Ucheibe.
Ucheibe scores for Benfica against Estoril
Martin Prieto Gutierrez gave Benfica the lead in the eighth minute of play, with Ucheibe starting the match on the bench.
In the 59th minute, Ucheibe replaced Joana Silva in the match to give Benfica a needed spark.
With Lais’s help, Ucheibe added a fourth goal in the 85th minute to complete the victory.
On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Ucheibe is in action again when Benfica plays Hammarby in a Champions League qualifying match.
Rinsola Babajide on target for Tenerife
Rinsola Babajide, a star for the Super Falcons of Nigeria, is still making an impact in the Spanish Primera División de la Liga de Fútbol Femenino.
On Saturday, September 14, 2024, Tenerife defeated Sevilla 4-1 at home, with Babajide being the star of the show.
In the 22nd minute, Gift Monday, a striker from Nigeria, gave Tenerife the lead.
Babajide scored a stunning goal in the 28th minute thanks to an assist from Monday.
In the 40th minute, Monday scored her second goal of the match, assisted by Guessan, and Tenerife led 3-0 as they headed into halftime.
Tenerife managed to hang on for a desperately needed three points despite two late goals one from each side.
