Nigerian players made headlines abroad, with Deborah Abiodun providing her first assist for Washington Spirit, while Chiamaka Nnadozie, Oluwatosin Demehin, and several others were also in action, www.aclsports.com reports.
Abiodun started at right-back and set up Rosemonde Kouassi for the opener in the 9th minute. Delphine Cascarino equalised in 90+5, before Kouassi scored again three minutes later to secure the 2–1 win. Gift Monday started and was substituted in the 82nd minute.
In England, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie made six key saves as Tottenham edged Brighton 1–0, conceding only to Cathinka Tandberg in the 26th minute. Toni Payne featured for Everton in their 1–1 draw with Leicester City, and Rofiat Imuran was an unused substitute in London City Lionesses’ 1–0 win over Liverpool.
Back in Spain, Levante were beaten 2–0 by Madrid CFF on Sunday in Liga F. Paulina Ali was an unused substitute, while Kalu Chinyere and Ziporrah Agama were not included in the matchday squad.
Turkey’s Galatasaray maintained their unbeaten start in the Turkish Women’s Football Super League, as Oluwatosin Demehin helped the team to a 5–1 win over Çekmeköy BilgiDoğa Spor, keeping them top of the table with nine points.
In France, both Rasheedat Ajibade and Jennifer Echegini started for PSG Féminine in a narrow 1–0 win over Sporting Dijon, with Sakina Karchaoui converting a penalty in the 64th minute. Ajibade was substituted in the 77th minute.
Meanwhile in Canada, Esther Okoronkwo came off the bench to help AFC Toronto edge Calgary Wild FC 2–1.
In Italy, Rinsola Babajide scored on her Serie A Femminile debut as AS Roma defeated Parma 4–0.
In Denmark, Joy Omewa scored a brace as Fortuna Hjørring demolished Kolding IF 6–1 in the Danish Women’s League on Friday.
As the season unfolds, they will be looking to maintain their form and continue contributing to their clubs’ campaigns across leagues, especially with the international break coming up.
