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Maryann Ezenagu helps Zenit St Petersburg to seal season double in Russia

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Maryann Ezenagu helps Zenit St Petersburg to seal season double in Russia

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Maryann Ezenagu inspired Zenit Saint Petersburg to back-t0-back Russian Supreme Women’s League title after a 2-1 victory over compatriot Francisca Ordega’s CSKA Moscow on Friday.

With both Nigerians in action in the penultimate game, Ezenagu’s side claimed the bragging rights, condemning Ordega’s CSKA to the runners-up spot for the second consecutive season.

After a goalless first half, Zenit broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute thanks to Ana Dias.

Ordega and Ezenagu in action for their respective clubs on Friday

Alena Andreeva doubled the lead for Zenit three minutes later.

Tatiana Petrova reduced the deficit for CSKA but it couldn’t deny Zenit another league title.

After 27 games, Zenit with 41 points, three points ahead of CSKA to extend their dominance and retain the league diadem.

Ezenagu’s side also won the Russian Women’s Cup at the expense of CSKA Moscow earlier this year.

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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