Nigeria’s Super Falcons star, Christy Ucheibe was part of a historic night in Portugal as SL Benfica Feminino secured their sixth consecutive Campeonato Nacional Feminino title with a 3–1 victory over SC Braga Feminino.
The triumph, achieved at the Estádio Amélia Morais, confirmed Benfica’s dominance in Portuguese women’s football, extending their unbeaten run this season to 16 matches, with two games still left to play.
Early Blitz Sets the Tone
Benfica established early blitz to set the tone of the game and wasted no time asserting control.
- 5’ – Nycole Raysla opened the scoring after capitalising on an assist from Lúcia Alves.
- 42’ – Diana Silva doubled the lead just before halftime, reacting quickest to a loose ball in the box.
The visitors had already threatened earlier, with Anna Gasper and Caroline Moller going close, while another Silva goal was ruled out for offside.
Braga Fight Back… Briefly
The home side showed signs of life in the second half:
- 70’ – Maribel Flores pulled one back with a stunning long-range effort.
Braga even threatened an equaliser shortly after, forcing a save from Lena Pauels, but their resurgence was short-lived.
Captain Steps Up to Seal Glory
Benfica quickly reasserted control:
- 76’ – Carole Costa powered home a header from a set-piece to restore the two-goal cushion.
That goal effectively ended the contest, as Benfica calmly saw out the remaining minutes—sparking celebrations among travelling supporters.
Christy Ucheibe Enjoys Golden Era With Benfica
Although introduced late in the match (90+3), Christy Ucheibe continues to play a key role in what has become a golden era for Benfica.
Her presence adds defensive steel and tactical balance to a side that has now:
- Won six straight league titles (2020/21 – 2025/26)
- Remained unbeaten this season (13 wins, 3 draws)
- Scored 54 goals while conceding just 10
This is another milestone for Christy Ucheibe, who is already enjoying a well decorated European career.
It is now clear that SL Benfica Women are not just champions, they are building a dynasty in the Portuguese women’s football.
Historic Achievement for Benfica
Under head coach Ivan Baptista, Benfica have not only retained their crown but also etched their name deeper into history.
They become just the second team ever to win six consecutive Portuguese women’s league titles, after 1º de Dezembro.
In the all-time rankings, Benfica now sit third, behind:
- 1º de Dezembro – 12 titles
- Boavista FC Feminino – 11 titles
- SL Benfica Feminine – 6 titles
Match Summary
Result: Braga 1–3 Benfica
Half-time: 0–2
Scorers:
- 0–1 Nycole Raysla (5’)
- 0–2 Diana Silva (42’)
- 1–2 Maribel Flores (70’)
- 1–3 Carole Costa (76’)
