Nigerian players impressed in the 2025/26 UEFA Women’s Champions League second qualifying round on Wednesday, www.aclsports.com reports.
Sweden’s Rosengård eased past Ljuboten 4-0, with Anam Imo the star of the show. The forward opened the scoring from the penalty spot just before halftime and added a second after the restart before being substituted in the 81st minute. Halimatu Ayinde also featured from the start, putting in a solid shift before making way midway through the second half.
In Italy, AS Roma beat Kazakhstan’s Aktobe 2-0. Nigerian pair Rinsola Babajide and Shukurat Oladipo were both involved in the opener, with Oladipo threading a pass to Babajide, who outpaced her marker before setting up Marta Pandini.
Suliat Abideen registered a late assist for Turkish champions Fomget GSK against Slavia Prague. Her delivery in stoppage time set up a consolation goal, but the Czech side had already sealed a 2-1 win with two quick strikes early in the second half.
Denmark’s Fortuna Hjørring advanced after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Hibernian. Joy Omewa missed an early penalty but redeemed herself with the equaliser before Nikoline Nielsen struck late to seal progress for the Danish side.
Meanwhile, some Nigerian internationals are already assured of group stage football, including Rasheedat Ajibade and Jennifer Echegini with PSG, and Christy Ucheibe with Benfica.
