Super Falcons star girl and Six-time African Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala was on target once again, but her goal was not enough to save Al Hilal from their first league defeat of the season as they fell 3–1 to Al Nassr in the Saudi Women’s Premier League, last Thursday.
Fresh from international duty with the Super Falcons, Oshoala wasted no time making an impact, giving Al Hilal the lead in the ninth minute at Al Awwal Park.
The Nigerian striker finished off a neat exchange with Portuguese forward Jéssica Silva, netting her fifth goal in five league games, to go with two assists.
However, Al Nassr struck back before halftime through Ruth Kipoyi of Congo, before Tanzanian forward Clara Luvanga turned the game around with a brace in the 60th and stoppage-time minutes to seal a famous comeback win in Riyadh.
The result saw Al Hilal drop to second, three points behind leaders Al Nassr, with a chance to respond when they host Al Ula on Saturday, November 15.
Rofiat Imuran Features in Lionesses’ Win
At the Copperjax Community Stadium in England, Rofiat Imuran featured from the start as London City Lionesses claimed an impressive 4–2 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Women’s Super League.
The Nigerian full-back was solid throughout and was substituted late in the game. This is the newly promoted side’ fourth league victory of the campaign.
Ajibade, Echegini Help PSG Cruise in France
In France’s Division 1 Féminine, Jennifer Echegini and Rasheedat Ajibade both started for Paris Saint-Germain, who eased to a 4–0 home win over Fleury 91.
Ajibade was replaced at halftime, while PSG’s star midfielder, Echegini was withdrawn in the 68th minute.
The victory lifted PSG to second place, five points behind league leaders Olympique Lyonnais.
Demehin Leads Galatasaray to Big Win in Turkey
Defender Oluwatosin Demehin anchored the backline as Galatasaray recorded a dominant 5–0 victory over Beşiktaş, maintaining their position at the top of the Turkish Women’s Süper Lig table on goal difference.
Close rivals Fenerbahçe, featuring Nigerian forward Flourish Sabastine, edged Amed SK 2–1 to remain level on points with Gala.
Ihezuo, Ohale Suffer Playoff Exit in Mexico
It was a disappointing night in Mexico for Chinwendu Ihezuo and Osinachi Ohale, as Pachuca Femenil were eliminated from the Liga MX Femenil playoffs following a 5–0 second-leg defeat to Cruz Azul.
The Mexican team was unable to take advantage of their first leg 2–1 win, as they bowed out 6–2 on aggregate, ending their championship hopes.
Ucheibe Stars in Benfica Win
In Portugal, Christy Ucheibe was impenetrable in defence as Benfica secured a 2–0 away win over SC União Torreense in the Liga BPI.
The result preserved Benfica’s unbeaten run this season and kept them firmly on top of the table, as they continue their title defense in style.
