Chioma Okafor fires University of Connecticut to opening win

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria’s senior women’s national team striker, Chioma Okafor got her season off to the perfect start, scoring the decisive goal in the University of Connecticut’s 1-0 win over Stony Brook at Morrone Stadium.

Okafor, who is expected to spearhead UConn’s attack this season, struck her first goal of the campaign to secure all three points for the Huskies.

The Super Falcons forward will be looking to build on the strong start as she leads the line for UConn in the 2025 season.

Last month, she was part of Nigerian side that won the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

Although she couldn’t play the games due to injury which she has recovered from, Nigeria’s winning mentality is now having positive impact on her club career.

Malawian born Okafor switched allegiance to Nigeria ahead of WAFCON 2024 and is now reaping the benefits of the switch.

Success in the United States university soccer system is expected to serve as leeway for future breakthroughs for the young player.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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