Super Falcons striker, Uchenna Kanu has completed a move to Sevilla Femenino ACLSports can confirm. The 22 year-old who graduated from the South-Eastern University this year has now signed her first professional contract as the first African player to represent Primera Iberdrola side Sevilla Femenino.
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🙌 #BienvenidaUche. @Ucheofficial30, vas a ser la primera jugadora nigeriana que porte la camiseta del @SevillaFC. ¡Mucha suerte! 💪⚽️🇳🇬⚪🔴#WeareSevilla #SevillaFCFem pic.twitter.com/IvoAyE2vo5
— Sevilla FC Femenino (@SevillaFC_Fem) January 28, 2020
The Super Falcons forward led Nigeria to Gold at the 2019 WAFU Cup winning the golden boot award in the process with 10 goals in five games. She also made her debut appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup (FIFAWWC) in France last year.
Reacting to her move to the Spanish team she said: “Thank God for his unconditional grace upon me. I am super honoured for this great opportunity to represent Sevilla Femenino. I can’t wait to get to work.”
Thank God for His unconditional GRACE upon me. I am super honored for this great opportunity to represent the @SevillaFC_Fem . A big thank you to @teamavsports , @ALNaigeon7 @RVBelli for their help and support in making this successful. I CAN’T WAIT TO GET TO WORK‼️ pic.twitter.com/54yBGeWrl6
— Uchenna Kanu (@Ucheofficial30) January 28, 2020
